Kanazawa Umimirai Library

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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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