From hidden book collection to vibrant oasis

Through thoughtful design and custom-made shelving, Norwegian law firm BAHR has transformed its hidden book collection into a vibrant oasis at the heart of the company.

The physical library is still very much alive in law firms, and at BAHR it has been elevated as a central part of everyday working life. In close collaboration with the architectural firm IARK, the books have been moved out of storage rooms and into the open atrium of the impressive Renzo Piano building at Tjuvholmen in Oslo.

The result is a vibrant, flexible, and visually striking oasis that inspires both focused legal research and informal social breaks in welcoming surroundings.

It is a strong example of how library furniture is not only used for storing knowledge and information but can also play a central role in interior design, creating a dynamic focal point.