The vision of the Multimedia House

The Multimedia House should be a flexible and dynamic sanctuary for everyone in search of knowledge, inspiration and personal development. An open and accessible learning environment supporting democracy and unity. The Multimedia House provides space for contemplation, knowledge and just plain being. An attractive, intelligent and interactive building that supports the users’ desire to learn and to perceive through a diversity of media.

The library is the core of the house

The Multimedia House will be a relocation, an expansion and development of the Main Library in Aarhus. The Multimedia House will furthermore house Citizens’ Services and a number of networks and partners. All of whom will contribute to the creativity and innovation that will strengthen the Multimedia House as a natural ‘melting pot’ for knowledge, growth and development. Centred on the users, the Multimedia House should be the city’s heart for knowledge and culture – a unique place for cooperation. 
 
The Multimedia House is 
- an open and informal learning centre 
- a special place for children stimulating play, experiencing and learning 
- a building that offers state-of-the-art information technology 
- the main library of the Aarhus-region with free and equal access to knowledge and culture 
- a place for dialogue, information, ideas and inspiration 

The Multimedia House prioritizes networking and cooperation. In the planning and building processes as well as in future activities of the house. A variety of institutions and companies are involved in the network organisation of the Multimedia House and contribute with knowledge and inspiration. Citizens and users will be involved throughout the process, and further knowledge and know-how will be gathered from international cultural and knowledge institutions.