Metroteka in Warsaw, Poland

Before the age of the smartphone, reading a good book was the most common way to pass the time while riding public transport. Metroteka aims to give good old-fashioned paper books a shot in the arm by offering a wide range of reading materials to Warsaw commuters close to the station platform. The underground library has an intriguing modern design with parametric furniture and sloping white bookcases which contrast sharply with the black walls. Metroteka also features a hydroponic herb garden, with lightly scented leaves growing in a vertical arrangement under the light of lamps. The desig...