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Samling Library
Location
Sand, Norway
Project
Helen & Hard Architects
Light planning
SML Lighting
Executed by
Minel Elmontasje Elverum
The innovative, multifunctional Samling community space, designed
by Helen & Hard Architects, includes a library, new offices for
the Odal Sparebank savings bank and around ten apartments, all
combined in a compact, unique and geometrically intriguing spatial
composition.
The iconic round structure, with its undulating overhangs, is
prominently positioned at the beginning of the town’s main street.
It radiates from an open, interconnected oval atrium, expanding
the sense of space beyond the structure itself. In the centre of the
building, a light well connects the ground and first floors. The library,
the heart of the new Samling centre, is impressively spacious while
maintaining a welcoming, human-scale ambience. Its generous
height is divided into two levels connected by a staircase.
The lighting design was created by SML Lighting and implemented
using L&L Luce&Light fixtures. It perfectly meets the client’s
requirements for flexible, adaptable lighting able to illuminate such
a large space while also maintaining the library’s functionality and
the well-being of its users.
On the upper floor, Wall 8.0 (max 2W), 6000K, with 25° optics and
an elegant satin finish, are positioned on the desks abutting the glass
balustrade, where they precisely light the desktops.
The entire library area is equipped with atmospheric effect lighting,
used to mark special anniversaries, receptions or festive events. This
is supplied by Neva Mini 7(15W) and Neva 7.2 (75W) linear profiles
for architectural lighting, installed at the top of the walls, near the
ceiling. Both versions have narrow 18° optics, adjustable supporting
brackets with graduations and RGBW LED light sources, so that
different lighting scenes can be created in a variety of colours. These
are also visible externally, through the large glass windows.
