Library renovation 2025–2027

Over the past several years, we have gathered input and feedback from students, researchers, and other users. These insights have been central to the planning of the new library. The result will include more group rooms, more study spaces, and environments that support focus, collaboration, and creativity.

The renovation is part of realising the library’s vision : to be an open space where knowledge is shared and ideas grow – through both expected and unexpected encounters. A library that supports both independent study and dialogue, with staff available to provide guidance and support.

We aim to continue being a hub at the heart of campus – a place that strengthens students’, teachers’ and researchers’ ability to find, evaluate, use, and publish scholarly information, for successful studies, leading research, and lifelong learning.

The work will be carried out in stages to allow us to remain open as much as possible throughout the entire period. See more answers to frequently asked questions  at the bottom of this page.

Please note that sketches, collages, and environment images are example illustrations, and the final result may differ

Current renovation activities

• From 8 September, work will begin on creating the new area called the South Arcade. This will be a new space located behind group rooms 0–4 in the Library Hall (floor 2, entrance level). Most of the work will take place while the area is still a staff corridor, but construction noise may spread into group rooms 0–4 and possibly into the Library Hall.
  
  South Arcade will feature quiet study spaces and three new group rooms. It is planned to open in February 2026.
  
  From 24 November, group room 2 will close as it will then become a passageway into the South Arcade.

• From August to 6 October, Hjärne  and Rinman  classrooms will be renovated. The rooms will receive upgraded surfaces (floor sanding, painting of walls and woodwork), replacement of lighting with LED, new AV technology, and new furniture. They are scheduled to reopen for booking and study on 6 October 2025. The new furniture will arrive later

Completed renovation activities

• During the summer of 2025, the classroom Salongen  and the adjacent 'serving room', as well as the classroom Lavoisier , were renovated. These rooms have received upgraded surfaces (floor sanding, painting of walls and woodwork), replacement of lighting with LED, new blackout curtains, new AV technology, and new furniture.
  
  Salongen reopened for booking and study on 1 September 2025. Please note that new furniture is still pending, so the rooms are currently furnished with the old furniture. Lavoisier will reopen in week 39.

Coming renovation activities

These areas will be renovated during 2025–2027. Details and timelines are not yet finalized, and the rooms/sections will be affected to varying degrees.

• During October–November, the library’s information desks will be rebuilt. Temporary desks will be in place during this period.
• From 13 October to 1 December, renovations are planned in Newton, Lallerstedt, and group rooms 0, 1, 3, and 4. During this period, these rooms will not be available for study.
• The printer room on floor 2 (entrance level) will be relocated.
• The old printer room will be transformed into a space for reading special collections, individual consultations, and library tours (booked visits only).
• Library Hall will receive partially new furniture and new bookshelves. There will also be several new group study areas with round tables, upgraded lighting, and improved power supply. Large plants will be placed along the walls.

• 5 new bookable group rooms. The Resource Room will be relocated.
• The South Gallery and the South-East Gallery will be refreshed and fitted with more and better-suited study and group workspaces.
• Ångdomen will be renovated with new furniture and improved AV technology, and will be used for group work when not booked for events.

• The Arcade Hall will receive refreshed furniture, bookshelves, and additional seating.

• The Entrance Hall will be adapted to host various activities for KTH’s 200th anniversary.
• More details and areas will be affected.

Frequently asked questions

Will the library be closed during the renovation?

We plan to remain open throughout the entire renovation. Certain areas and rooms will be closed temporarily while they are being renovated

Where can I sit if the library is full or certain study spaces are unavailable?

You can find all study spaces available on the KTH Campus on the page Study Spaces and Group Rooms at KTH Campus.

Will there be disruptive noise in the library?

At times, there will inevitably be some construction noise in the library. The construction company will try to carry out the loudest work before the library opens in the morning. It is difficult to say exactly when and in which areas disruptive noise may occur. Noise may be brief and limited to certain areas, or more persistent. If you are very sensitive, we recommend using other study spaces on campus .

Will I be able to borrow books and use the library’s services during the renovation?

You will be able to borrow books throughout the entire period. Some other services may be affected; see more details for each stage higher up on this page.

This page will be updated continuously with sketches, and more detailed information as the project progresses. 

If you have any questions, please contact: biblioteket@kth.se