contemporary interior from the top interior of a two level vestibule in a modern library with a central rectangular atrium opening in the middle of the floor this opening must remain clearly visible and open the design should feel contemporary architectural and creative walls should not be plain white use soft warm textures such as light concrete vertical acoustic panels or warm minimalist tones e g sand light beige clay include built in led strip lighting integrated into the ceiling or walls either linear ceiling leds hidden cove lighting or vertical light accents along the walls lighting should create a soft ambient mood not harsh or cold maintain the vertical side windows they must remain uncovered allowing natural light to enter the space add elegant handrails plants on the upper level and subtle modern design elements the space must feel like part of a public cultural building professional m inimal but not sterile architecture