Kanazawa Umimirai Library, Public library in Kanazawa, Japan
The three-floor building spans 45 meters by 45 meters, featuring 6000 glass-filled holes across its concrete exterior that filter natural light inside.
Architects Kazumi Kudo and Hiroshi Horiba completed this modern structure in 2011, receiving the BCS Prize in 2013 for its innovative design.
The library contains 228,000 items and functions as a community center where visitors can engage in reading, learning, and social activities.
The building incorporates floor heating systems and roof ventilation openings to maintain comfortable temperatures throughout different seasons.
The library's main reading room reaches 12 meters in height and includes a mezzanine level with dedicated areas for crafts and informal reading.
Location: Kanazawa
Inception: May 21, 2011
Architects: シーラカンスK&H
Website: http://lib.kanazawa.ishikawa.jp/umimirai
GPS coordinates: 36.59433,136.60428
Latest update: March 26, 2025 20:14
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