Architecture: Book Mountain, Spijkenisse, the NetherlandsFor optimum browsing, a veritable mountain of bookshelves created by MVRDV houses over a quarter mile of passages through the structure. Perched at the top is a reading room and cafe area with panoramic views through the transparent roof. Photo by Jeroen Musch. Photo 2 of 13 in Contenders for Designs of the Year Announced by Olivia Martin

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Architecture: Book Mountain, Spijkenisse, the NetherlandsFor optimum browsing, a veritable mountain of bookshelves created by MVRDV houses over a quarter mile of passages through the structure. Perched at the top is a reading room and cafe area with panoramic views through the transparent roof. Photo by Jeroen Musch.