Tiny Library 2025 Architecture Competition

Tiny Library 2025 Architecture Competition is now open for entries!

Tiny Library 2025 Architecture Competition : Volume Zero invites participation in the Tiny Library 2025 architecture competition, seeking for designs that rethink a library of the 21st-century public space where knowledge is not limited to books.

➜ Short description

Volume Zero recently has announced its Tiny Library 2025 Architecture Competition, challenging students and professionals from all walks to rethink and re-imagine the idea of Library as a 21st-century self-learning and educational incubation space that not only sheds light on conventional means of knowledge but also encourages its users to interact, share ideas and grow together.

Organiser seeking for designs that rethink a library where knowledge is not limited to books. As the world is continuously transforming and expanding, the amount of data and information created every day is also increasing constantly. Human intellect today is expected to evolve at the same rate as our world to continue our journey into the future. Despite all the information, reading and self-learning remain the most powerful tools available to mankind to consume knowledge. Learning bolsters awareness, exposure and productivity, which in turn results into development.

Despite its importance, education is still inaccessible to many communities in remote locations around the world. Self-learning, especially through reading, is crucial for the society’s development. It is necessary to have places promoting education and self-learning to educate the local population within the closest proximity. It will make them accessible to gainful employment opportunities in their home towns and will thereby avoid the need for migration elsewhere.

Can we rethink a library of the 21st-century public space where knowledge is not limited to books? Can we ignite the new age movement of learning? You are invited to design a Tiny Library optimized for 50 users with engaging multifunctional spaces for all ages and spatial experience. The Tiny Library would be equipped with traditional reading material along with modern formats like e-books, audiobooks, audio-visual books etc.

You should consider affordability and optimum use of space while designing. The designed space should be augmented to hold a maximum number of books in a limited space. The structure should not exceed 300 sq.mt of built-up area.

The proposed design should also be easy to maintain. The proposal should be iconic, inviting, and creating a statement of its own on the chosen site. The proposed design should have contact between humans and nature.

The designed spaces should be innovative, encourage self-learning as well as strengthen the communal spirit. Energy saving and sustainability should be given a thought. The space designed should not be limited to the standard activities viz. reading and self-learning space, sanitation space, administration, reception or information desk. The design should provoke innovative activities that stimulate and accelerate learning.

You are free to choose a site in a rural or remote context for the proposal, wherever you feel accessibility to knowledge may change the existing circumstance. The design should be well integrated into the context.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ A single A1 sheet must be submitted in JPEG format (150 DPI Resolution), file size not exceeding 5 MB

➜ All text must be in English, with a max. of 200 words for project explaination with a readable font size (to be provided on the A1 sheet)

➜ Evaluation Criteria:

➜ Concept Innovation: The participants have to design an innovative library space and create an exceptional space for users of all age groups.

➜ Who may enter?

The Tiny Library 2025 Architecture Competition invites students and professionals from all walks to participate.

➜ Prize:

➜ 1st Prize: $2,000 + Certificate + Publication
➜ 2nd Prize: $1,200 + Certificate + Publication
➜ 3rd Prize: $800 + Certificate + Publication
➜ Student Award: $500 + Certificate + Publication
➜ 10 Honourable mentions: Certificates

➜ Entry fees:

Early Bird Registrations (1st March 2025 — 15th May 2025):
➜ Participants from India: INR 3,186
➜ Participants from Other Countries: USD 94,4

Standard Registrations (16th May 2025 — 12th June 2025):
➜ Participants from India: INR 3,776
➜ Participants from Other Countries: USD 112,1