Vasily Klyukin has shared his latest architectural vision — a radiant glass library that pays homage to American author Richard Bach. The design of the building takes the shape of a 1920s-style airplane, with an all-glass body, diagonally positioned wings and metallic propeller. On the edge of the propeller sits a large bird — a direct reference to one of Bach’s most loved books, ‘Jonathan Livingston seagull’.
The novella, one of Klyukin’s favorites, tells the story of a seagull learning about life and flight, conveying simple truths about individually and identity. This timeless classic inspired Klyukin to imagine a library in Bach’s name, forming a place for visitors to experience the author’s work and philosophical ideas.Books are contained within a large reading room under the one of the wings, while the other forms a shelter for an open-air cafe hidden beneath.
It’s one of my favorite books ever,Klyukin says of ‘Johnathan Livingston seagull’. ‘You must read it every five years. After creating ‘Richard Bach library’, I sent images to the author, requesting him to sign a book, but I got more — an invitation to visit his house. I cancelled everything and booked tickets immediately. It’s incredible to have a flight on this craft, and it inspired me to create this concept.’
全玻璃的主体,倾斜安置的机翼和金属螺旋桨形成建筑物的形状/An all-glass body, diagonally positioned wings and metallic propeller form the shape of the building
巴赫的永恒经典启发Klyukin把巴赫的名字设想成一个图书馆/Bach’s timeless classic inspired Klyukin to imagine a library in Bach’s name
在螺旋桨的边缘坐着一只大鸟-直接来源是巴赫最喜欢的书之一/On the edge of the propeller sits a large bird — a direct reference to one of Bach’s most loved books