Salle Labrouste

Salle Labrouste is a historic reading room inside the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, designed by architect Henri Labrouste in the mid-19th century. It is renowned for its innovative use of iron and glass, creating a bright, open space that combines functionality with elegant design. The room features high vaulted ceilings, large windows, and intricate ironwork that support the structure while allowing natural light to flood in, enhancing the reading experience. Often considered a masterpiece of 19th-century architecture, Salle Labrouste exemplifies the integration of industrial materials and aesthetic detail in library design.