Where the literature doesn’t go as freight

WHAT IT IS?

Sant Marti Barcelona houses a library without pair, Gabriel Garcia Marquez Library, whose mission is to give back to the community by shortening the knowledge gap, a place where many educative and social projects. Named after the Nobel prize awarded Colombian Writer. Garcia Marquez is well known for his work as a reporter, but his books are Milestones in literature  that left a print in history. He once wrote “The world must be all fucked up. when men travel first class and the literature goes as freight”  quote of One Hundred Years Of Solitude.  

Even at first glance we can appreciate the award winning, cutting-edge design made possible by Suma Arquitectura. A milestone building mixes Design with Functionality by embracing the concept “3rd place” creating an immersive environment where people can study, work and socialize. Achieving real functionality can be tricky, but here it feels seamless: the use of innovative technology simplifies life for guests, with fully equipped work areas, automated book return systems, and instagrammable corners that make this library a unique, dynamic hub for the community.

WHY IT´S COOL?

The Gabriel García Márquez Library converts the traditional concept of a library into a fully immersive experience by offering different services and spaces:

• Study outdoors in the garden – while chatting with your classmates if you would rather be more social.

• Quiet room – focus in silence.
• Cubicles with curtains – enjoy more privacy.

• Kitchen and radio room – to let your creativity free.

• Comic book place and relaxation room – entertainment corners for those who want to disconnect from their routine.

• Computers and tablets – so that nothing interrupts your learning.

It is an Instagrammable, dynamic place full of tiny experiences, a unique experience that makes studying fun and gives total freedom to let creativity flow. And because of these characteristics, it is easy to understand why it has been named the best library in the world.

WHY IT HAS FUTURE GROWTH POTENTIAL?

The Gabriel García Márquez Library is more than a library — it’s a living lab of creativity and connection. With its bold design and smart use of technology, it’s ready to evolve into Barcelona’s next-gen community hub.

Its future potential lies in expanding digital experiences, green innovation, and collaborative learning — blending tech, culture, and emotion into one sticky ecosystem.A place that grows with its users, inspires new ways of learning, and keeps pushing the boundaries of what a library can be.
Definitely one to watch.

References:

Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez Abre Sus Puertas Al Futuro | Bibliotheca

Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez | Biblioteques de Barcelona | Ajuntament de Barcelona

One Hundred Years Of Solitud. Book of Gabriel Garcia Marquez 

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