A small, compact design filled with a world of wonders – this Story Pod is the physical embodiment of every bookworm’s favourite novel.

Although it is seemingly simple and petite (8 metres each in width and depth, and 10 metres high), all avid readers know not to judge a book by its cover, because what lies within is anything but, and is truly a well-considered piece of architecture.

Created by architecture studio Atelier Kastelic Buffey, this small, free standing black box that could be at first glance mistaken for a storage space or some sort of randomly located garage, actually opens up to something much more exciting.

By day, the Story Pod opens up to reveal a haven for reading junkies, as it invites visitors to pick books up, drop them off, or just stick around and pour over novels and poetry.

A mobile library that opens up like a book? We’ve found every bookworm’s paradise