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The proposal positions the library<\/a> as a place of exchange and collective learning. The structure is organized with a cross-shaped plan, while curved rooflines and softened corners lend the building a distinct civic character. Each corner opens outward toward the city, drawing visitors inward through sheltered, shaded canopies that double as social thresholds.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n a new sustainable precedent in montenegro<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Architect Luca Poian designs its Montenegro library with a translucent ETFE facade. Light yet resilient, it enables a luminous, energy-efficient envelope that blurs the boundary between exterior and interior. Behind this surface, bioclimatic sun greenhouses wrap the volume on all sides, serving as environmental buffers and informal social zones. They absorb solar heat, regulate temperature, and lend a gentle transition between the outside world and the quieter reading environments within.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Photovoltaic panels on the roof and passive design strategies further the building\u2019s environmental agenda. These measures all together reduce operational energy use and establish a precedent for sustainable academic infrastructure in Montenegro. The design achieves a sense of calm through precision as each layer of the building\u2019s skin is calibrated for energy performance and interior comfort.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n inside the proposal for Podgorica<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Luca Poian plans the library\u2019s entrance with a triple-height lobby that immediately reveals its vertical continuity. A broad spiral stair anchors the space, connecting all levels in a single, fluid gesture. The ground floor hosts public and social programming: a 150-seat auditorium at the center, a caf\u00e9 and bookstore along the west and east wings, and an exhibition gallery facing south, all of which remain accessible beyond library hours.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n As one ascends, the spaces transition from social to contemplative. The first floor houses the Music Archive and multimedia studios, while the second opens into a double-height reading room beneath a linear skylight. The play of daylight here defines the rhythm of study and reflection. The uppermost level accommodates special collections, archives, and staff spaces, framing the city through diffused, even light.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n project info:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n project name:\u00a0Central Library<\/p>\n architect: Luca Poian Forms<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@lucapoianforms<\/a><\/p>\n location: Podgorica, Montenegro<\/p>\n client: University of Montenegro<\/a>, Montenegro Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property<\/p>\n building area: 10,223 square meters<\/p>\n status: International Design Competition<\/p>\n visualizations:\u00a0\u00a9\u00a0Slim Studio<\/a> | @slimstudio.eu<\/a><\/p>\n![\"luca](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/luca-poian-forms-central-library-podgorica-montenegro-designboom-01.jpg\")
visualizations \u00a9\u00a0Slim Studio<\/a><\/p>\n![\"luca](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/luca-poian-forms-central-library-podgorica-montenegro-designboom-02.jpg\")
the Central Library by Luca Poian Forms is set to bring a new civic landmark in Montenegro<\/p>\n![\"luca](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/luca-poian-forms-central-library-podgorica-montenegro-designboom-03.jpg\")
a translucent ETFE facade gives the library a light-filled and energy efficient presence<\/p>\n![\"luca](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/luca-poian-forms-central-library-podgorica-montenegro-designboom-04.jpg\")
the building\u2019s cross shaped plan opens toward the city with four welcoming entrances<\/p>\n![\"luca](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/luca-poian-forms-central-library-podgorica-montenegro-designboom-05.jpg\")
a hybrid structure of glulam CLT and concrete supports adaptable and sustainable spaces<\/p>\n