Kaohsiung Main Public Library, Public library in Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Kaohsiung Main Public Library is a spacious public building with open floors that extend across multiple levels. The interior is free from support columns, creating a wide, unobstructed space for browsing, studying, and relaxing.
The building opened in 2014 to replace an older library that had served the community since 1981. Its modern design came from a partnership between local and international architectural talents.
The library serves as a gathering place for the community, where people come to read, study, and connect with others through literature. Regular events and festivals here celebrate reading and learning for visitors of all ages.
Access is straightforward thanks to the open design that makes it easy to navigate and find different areas. Visitors should know the library is open several days a week with extended evening hours for browsing and study.
The rooftop features a subtropical garden where visitors can relax surrounded by plants and greenery. This blend of nature with reading and learning spaces makes the building stand out as an unusual approach to library design.
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