Reading Spaces: The Book as an Architectural Element
Picture: Thai Thach, Viet Dung An
Written by Giovana Martino | Translated by Diogo Simões
Far beyond basic training, reading is a leisure activity that is part of modern society. Whether outdoors, in squares and parks, at home or even at work, this habit, which improves reasoning ability and mental health, already had large spaces dedicated to books in palaces and mansions. We selected 15 projects that demonstrate the different ways of integrating reading at different scales and architectural programs.