Metso - The Main Library of Tampere
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N 61° 29.878 E 023° 45.047
34V E 646412 N 6821345
Main library of Tampere, Finland
Waymark Code: WM86Q2
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 02/08/2010
Views: 221
In 1978 a competition was arranged for the design of a new main library. The jury unanimously chose Raili and Reima Pietilä´s work "Mating Call".
The architects said they had been influenced by various elements, such as Celtic ornaments, sheep horns and glacial spin formations. The constructional basic idea was space coiling spirally like the shell of a snail. The form of a bird appeared in the design process. Increasingly, the building began to resemble a large game bird - capercaillie. In fact, the library is known under the Finnish name "Metso". Seen from above, the building looks like a bird carrying a shield.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Your Laptop: Free
Additional Internet Connection Options:
yes
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 10.00-20.00
Sat: 10.00-16.00
Sun: Closed
Approximate date of opening.: 08/21/1986
Library Website: [Web Link]
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