Cultural
Somme Departmental Library
Amiens (80)
Siting
Conceived as a topomorphic architecture, the library rises like an extension of the ground, preserving clear view corridors toward the adjacent departmental archives building. This raised ground creates a civic landmark along the avenue, opening an inviting glazed facade onto a public plaza.
Technical data
Program
New central departmental library featuring a 500 m² open reading room, training rooms, high-density archival storage with RFID automation tunnels, administration headquarters, and a public forecourt
Location
Amiens (80)
Client
Conseil Départemental de la Somme
Calendar
Under construction - 2026
Environmental Performance
E+C- (E3C1 / E3C2 level); 100% bio-based envelope; biomass district heating.
Floor Area
1,885 m² GFA
Outdoor spaces: 5,647 m²
Cost
€5.1M excl. VAT
Project Team
HEMAA architectes, OTE, OTELIO
Atelier Florent Clier
Photography & Visuals
Galerie Blanche
Air Studio
Structure & Materials
- 100% timber frame structure
- edge-laid straw-bale insulation (bottes de paille sur chant)
Performance
- E3C2
