The building of the Municipal Library and Archives Grândola by ER Studio aims to be a timeless reference, an icon that represents not only the past and present of the town of Grândola, but also their future ambitions. Their idea of the Monolith reminds us of the past buildings that have withstood the time, a library and an archive are nothing more than a large repository of knowledge that makes the bridge between past and present. More images and architects’ description after the break.
Time is the biggest test of the architecture. It highlights what is good and therefore ultimately dictates the disappearance of what is bad. The reference buildings that today reach us are robust, noble and solid that has withstood the test of time and, now, not only can tell us much of our history as a people and culture but also assumes them self as a mark or references within the communities where they operate.
