A Journey Through My Library by Luca Merlini

In *A Journey Through My Library*, Luca Merlini, an architect and professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, invites us on a poetic and personal exploration of his own library. This book is not merely a catalog of books, but a meditation on how books shape our lives, our thoughts, and even our spaces.

Through short, evocative stories, Merlini shares his encounters with authors, ideas, and emotions. He discusses classics of architecture and philosophy, as well as lesser-known works that have shaped his intellectual and professional journey.

💡 Why does this book resonate with us?

• A dialogue between architecture and literature: Merlini connects the physical space of books with the mental space they open up. His library becomes a model of his mind, a place where every book has its place and its story.
• It is also a reflection on transmission and intellectual heritage. How the books we read, give as gifts, or keep build bridges.
• Merlini encourages us to be curious and urges us to wander the aisles, letting chance guide our reading choices.

“A library is a living entity. It breathes, it grows, it evolves alongside us. It reflects our questions, our passions, but also our silences.”

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And you, which book from your bookshelf deserves a "journey"?