Biblioteca del Rio riverside elevation

Biblioteca del Rio

Typology

Public

Location

Cali, Colombia

Year

2024

Status

in progress

Area

2,400 m2

Client

City of Cali

Biblioteca del Rio

A public library positioned along the riverbank, designed to make knowledge accessible while responding to the rhythms of the water. The building steps down toward the river, creating terraced reading spaces that blur the boundary between interior and landscape.

The structure uses reinforced concrete with deep overhangs to manage the tropical climate, while perforated screens filter light into the reading rooms.

Terraced reading spaces
Perforated screen detail
River-facing terrace
Section model