Paris-based photographer Thibaud Poirier, whose work we discovered on Fubiz, captures the stunning beauty of European libraries during his travels. From the artist’s website:
Poirier’s perspective pays homage to the personal touches and interpretations of literature that these architects brought to each library. Like fingerprints, each architect crafted his vision for a new space for this sacred self-exploration. These seemingly minute details are everywhere, from the balance of natural and artificial light to optimise reading yet preserve ancient texts to the selective use of studying tables to either foster community or encourage lonely reflection. The selection of these libraries that span space, time, style and cultures were carefully selected for each one’s unique ambiance and architectural contribution. This is reflected in Poirier’s tasteful use of symmetry to highlight classical values of beauty, and the strong visual interpretation of the solitude that one feels when immersed in reading.
Enough talking, let’s get to gazing longingly at these gorgeous houses of books. You can see Poirier’s work on his Instagram.