University of Indonesia Central Library, Educational facility in Depok City, Indonesia

The University of Indonesia Central Library in Depok is a five-story building whose concrete roof is covered with an insulating grass mound. From this mound rise granite-clad towers of varying heights, conceived as abstracted stone tablets (prasasti). The lake-facing side is cut away in narrow glazed bands that bring light into the interior.

The Central Library opened in 2011 after an architectural competition won by Denton Corker Marshall. The design drew inspiration from Indonesian stone tablets, creating a building that connects traditional elements with modern form.

The library's name, Crystal of Knowledge, and its form refer to the prasasti, the stone tablets on which Indonesian inscriptions were recorded. The granite-clad towers rising from the grass mound are abstract versions of these tablets. The lakefront amphitheatre, framed by mature mahogany trees, is used for cultural performances and social gatherings.

Access is open to all students and researchers who can reach the building through marked pathways and entrances on campus. It helps to understand the site layout by noticing how the building aligns with other campus landmarks like the Rectorate Building.

The structure rises from a grass mound with crisscrossing pathways that connect to major university sites. This deliberate arrangement makes the library a natural gathering point within the campus landscape.