3 Innovative Outdoor Libraries in Russia

Three ‘book-objects’ created by Alexander and Daria Kudmova Butahinoy of the Moscow-based Ruetemple Architectural Studio offer ways to store books and save space. Furnishing the outdoor, public space of Park Muzeon and its Bauman Garden, these ‘objects’ reimagine the book’s natural habitat while offering shelter to books and booklovers alike. Slideshow

Designed for bookselling, this stand offers booksellers storage and book-buyers seating. During the day, the glass doors guarding books after-hours raise into a translucent awning. Photo courtesy of Ruetemple Architectural Studio.