Local design firm PK_Inception has designed the Rural Library in the state of Maharashtra. It is made for a non-governmental organization dubbed Round Table India as a response to the village’s lack of facilities that harness reading and learning environments. The library is defined by large brick arches that frame the range of reading spaces and classrooms.

The studio explained, “To enhance visibility, the stacking area remains open towards the courtyard, with two large sliding shutters. These shutters not only reveal the bookshelf but also transform into writable blackboards when closed. This duality allows the courtyard to morph into an outdoor classroom for children, a workshop space for youth, and a night school for the village women, fostering a vibrant educational ecosystem.”

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