Original Folie Design

The original folie was designed on the principles of using raw materials to create a primitive yet adequate meeting space. The design would serve as an oppose to the otherwise busy, technologically driven lifestyle of today. The primary inspiration for the design was Stone Henge which is regarded by many as the first known gathering space.

Existing Library Plans

The above images show plan layouts of existing libraries. Three of these in particular stand out due to their confines within a cube/square boundary. The two central images have incorporated a light well within the design which is paramount in the distribution of natural light in a multi-level structure.