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3 июл. 2011 г.

All Quiet Huricaine.
A Public Space For your post-festive Recovery.



Orkanen (swedish) - huricaine
Today we would like to acquaint you with one bizarre urban space, good for  leisure and relaxation after an intensive partying.
 This chill out alternative to parks, cafeterias and hotel/hostel rooms in Malmo is a University Library.
 It might sound a bit wacky, however, here are some pictures and a brief info about Malmo University Library. 

 What makes Orkanen Library competitive with cafeterias is the absence of coffee machines, amazing city view in all directions, as well as slightly lower prices on snacks in a cafe on the ground floor.
 What makes it competitive with a Buisness Class Lounge of a reputable airline, is that it is situated in the City center and free of charge.

 Sofas and armchairs are equally comfortable and clean. People are friendly, helpful, and seldom, as they should be.
 Parks may also be an option, but the abundance of canadian geese makes it a bit tricky to find a poop-free spot to park yourself.

As far as I can tell, Orkanen Library has the best view on Malmo City center and a harbour. On a sunny day, windows are covered with semi-transparent curtains, so the cityscape is still able to be seen.


 The building itself is of a appealing design and a nice green colour . On the walls words are within in a way that they are invisible unless reflecting the sun. It is sort of a groovy effect.

On top of that, they have magazines and books.
A quiet place, convenient  for regaining energy for an effective and pleasant partying on the same evening.
 Minimalist design and dim lights, a bit like an art gallery, (but without any arty intellectuals and spotlights, why do art galleries always have that?)




Don't mix it up, please, with a City Library, which is all nice, but has to many stupid announcements and a shortage of toilets.