A transparent, glass boathouse library, mobile in the canals of the West. It can become a major landmark for the West.
I'm an artist based in Amsterdam West. I was an artist in residency at the Rijksakademie. My suggestion for West Begroot 2025 is a transparent, glass boathouse library, which will be mobile in the canals of the West. I'm aware of the fact that building and sustaining this idea requires a high budget and continuous attention, that's why I recommend working together with OBA both for the budget and its future planning.
The "Glass Boathouse Library" has the potential to be a major landmark, which will attract all Amsterdammers and tourists alike. The Library will especially captivate children's attention, bringing together reading and play.
The Library is mobile, so it can visit different neighborhoods of the West. For the residents and children, the arrival of the Library to their neighborhood will be a point of excitement.
The Glass Boathouse Library's collection of books can be updated according to the special weeks and commemorations of the year, to create awareness about a specific subject.
In the attachment, you will find some visual drafts for the Library. These images aim at starting a conversation about the possibility of the idea.
