Brazilian architecture studio MAB3 and Zénite Arquitetura & Construção have teamed up to install a wood-wrapped library in a school in São Paulo.

The 470-square metre Graded School Library was completed in 2023 in a building constructed in 1961. The library is the American school's latest addition after architect Siegbert Zenettini updated the building in 2012, modelling the design after a Park School concept with tree-lined squares.

MAB3 and Zénite have collaborated on a São Paulo library

Local studio MAB3 architecture office designed the library with "comfortable, playful and ergonomically designed spaces to house the vast physical collection of books," while Zénite Arquitetura & Construção brought the project to life in a matter of 45 days.

"Our work focuses on the well-being of teachers, parents and students," said Zénite founder Giselle Benedetti. "With a solid organisational culture, technical competence and responsible and consistent financial management, we want to inspire and promote enchanting experiences, give new meaning to spaces and make dreams come true."

MAB3 architecture office created the space to be comfortable, ergonomic and playful

The curved, natural wooden bookshelves are divided by large, white "tree" columns with suspended paper leaves.

"One of the work's outstanding features is the use of joinery which, as well as storing books, also plays a key role as a decorative element integrated into the project's design," the team explained.