4.6
Historic libraries & universities
Seattle Central Library
Seattle, United States
Seattle Central Library, completed in 2004, is a bold architectural statement by Rem Koolhaas, featuring a striking glass and steel structure that houses over a million books. The Book Spiral is a continuous ramp across four floors, showcasing the entire nonfiction collection without breaks. Designed for both the curious reader and architecture fans, it's best explored when you want to see how modern design can transform urban libraries.
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- Jun–Aug
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