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Books As Design



I love this library desk which is located at TU Delft University in the Netherlands.
It is made of recycled book with a glass top.
Here are a few more images from the universities architecture library that I love:
The seating reminds me of the chairs from the Lou Ruvo Center by Frank Gehry 

I love projects that inspire the use of books as art. 

You might remember my book project

All the library images were found via Recycle Art
And all library photograph are by Ellen Forsyth

Do you use books as a design element in your home?

37 comments:

  1. The Gallery GalTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 1:48:00 PM PDT

    The desk is brilliant! & I love the coloured windows!

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  2. RitaTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:02:00 PM PDT

    heyyy! I simply love that library desk! I'd love to have so many books to make something similar:)
    Have I mentioned that you inspired me to arrange my books in such a color order?:D
    hugs
    J.

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  3. Andrea @ little bucklesTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:17:00 PM PDT

    wow, that desk is fab! An interesting conversation topic if you had one in your house :)

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  4. UnknownTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:30:00 PM PDT

    Oooh, that desk is awesome!

    ~ The Speckled Dog

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  5. MiseTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:41:00 PM PDT

    That's all ingenious, and I love the coloured windows on such a stately building. I wonder whether I could build my long-desired pagoda out of suitably light-hearted Victorian books?

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  6. Pat TillettTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:46:00 PM PDT

    I've noticed that books are becoming a pretty popular decorating item in store windows...
    nice photos!

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  7. JudeTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 3:00:00 PM PDT

    Ooh, I love it - art out of art! (And thank you for the link to your lovely book project - looking good :))

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  8. Lady GreyTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 3:40:00 PM PDT

    that desk is so cool! And how fitting for a library!
    oxo

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  9. Kristin HTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 4:19:00 PM PDT

    Loving the Library desk! Fabulous!!!

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  10. GraceTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 4:50:00 PM PDT

    The desk is a great idea. I do not use books as decoration - unless you consider stacks of books by bedsides, in kids closets, and just about every place in our house decoration!! I'd say books clutter our home beautifully.

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  11. msihuaTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:25:00 PM PDT

    Oh my.. I've fallen in love with those books.. and that table!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... I want one!!!!!!!!

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  12. Anna WhiteTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:54:00 PM PDT

    what an absolutely awesome idea...love it!

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  13. StaceyTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:00:00 PM PDT

    I'm always posting about the use of books as decor in a space. I love the green element in the one you showcased too.

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  14. jeanette from everton terraceTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:34:00 PM PDT

    My daughter would faint if she saw that counter, she adores books. I've been moving some books around as of late, playing with color and what not. Still not happy with it but working on it...

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  15. MiaTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:43:00 PM PDT

    Oh books just set my heart racing and that is a dream desk!!! Love those coloured windows too - good examples of putting art into our lives in incidental ways. Thanks for sharing.. :)

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  16. Punctuation MarkTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 7:23:00 PM PDT

    i have a bookcase that divides the dining from the living room... it works out really well!

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  17. AlisaTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 8:11:00 PM PDT

    I love that book desk and the colored chairs. I took a look at your color book project! How fun!

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  18. AnonymousTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 8:37:00 PM PDT

    So cool! The windows are my favorite!

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  19. GabbiTuesday, September 14, 2010 at 8:43:00 PM PDT

    Gorgeous desk! Also, the the windows of the building... the colorful touch to such a stoic design.

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  20. UnknownWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 3:34:00 AM PDT

    This is so fabulous! I want to do color-coded book covers, you inspired me! XX!

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  21. SigneWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 4:08:00 AM PDT

    Wow, that is so cool, and perfect for a library :)

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  22. tulpenWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 5:54:00 AM PDT

    So cool. And those colorful windows really make me happy.

    And when Hubs builds me my bookcases, I'm gonna try like hell to steal your idea.

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  23. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 6:45:00 AM PDT

    That is so awesome! One day R...I will have bookcases in my house and then I will colour/color-code all my books!!

    XO
    Lenore

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  24. UnknownWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 10:06:00 AM PDT

    wowza!!!! that desk is amazing! i totally dig the idea :)

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  25. ClairWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 11:14:00 AM PDT

    So, all those stacks of books I have scattered throughout my domain are end tables. Thanks to your blog I have just acquired new furniture. The library furniture is indeed awesome, and so appropriate in the setting.
    Clair

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  26. heatherWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 11:42:00 AM PDT

    I love the color coordinated/rainbow desk made out of books! That just rocks! I always have books, normally a little everywhere, on shelves, tables, cabinets... But not really used for decoration. (and not really too many books where we're living now). I'm intrigued by your book project, going to check it out now!

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  27. and flowers pick themselvesWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 12:40:00 PM PDT

    this post is so rad! thanks for sharing!

    xo Alison

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  28. Mama Gone GreenWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 12:43:00 PM PDT

    maybe that is what I should do with some of my old textbooks, which I never use but can't seem to get rid of!

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  29. FaizaWednesday, September 15, 2010 at 1:33:00 PM PDT

    oh what a perfect desk!

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  30. Tiffany KadaniThursday, September 16, 2010 at 10:34:00 AM PDT

    Oh my goodness! That first photo is amazing! Such an inspiring post, Ren!

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  31. S and OThursday, September 16, 2010 at 4:52:00 PM PDT

    I love books for design, its so cute and it shows just how much books are a part of our lives.

    Xoxo
    Sarah

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  32. abigailFriday, September 17, 2010 at 10:41:00 AM PDT

    I love that desk! amazing.

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  33. BonBon Rose Girls KristinFriday, September 17, 2010 at 9:18:00 PM PDT

    That desk is super freaking cool!

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  34. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlSaturday, September 18, 2010 at 3:44:00 AM PDT

    My goodness, this desk is such a fantastic idea!!!!

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  35. AnnSunday, September 19, 2010 at 7:29:00 PM PDT

    I love love love those coloured chairs and windows - fabulous - who says libraries have to be dull and musty?! Thanks for visiting my blog and your great comments - I look forward to following you - you're right it is a slightly weird concept to have followers!! Ann x

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  36. PursuitOfLLTTuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:51:00 PM PDT

    I want that desk, now!!

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  37. kWednesday, September 22, 2010 at 3:37:00 AM PDT

    by far the best desk i've ever seen!

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