Photos of Seattle Public Library-Central Library

The library is the largest flagship library in the Seattle Public Library system and ranks fifth in the world. The pavilion was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas (whose works include CCTV pants). It is a well-known deconstructionist building. The 11-story glass and steel structure has sharp edges and corners, making people feel like they are in a huge spider web. 1. Translucent glass structure The glass and steel structure are constructed in a translucent shape, so that pedestrians on the street can directly see the interior of the library, and those located in the library can have a broad field of vision. It also provides soft outdoor light in the reading area to prevent glare. 2. The first floor of the international reading area The first floor of the library is the international reading area. There are books in Japanese, Spanish, Russian, even Vietnamese and other minor languages, and of course there are also Chinese books. In addition, there is a special children's reading area on the first floor, which is very loving. You can also get a tour guide route map, follow it to visit the library, and find the classics and highlights of the library. 3. The unified red background of the four-story RedHall city viewing platform RedHall makes people feel excited, and with the golden dazzling escalator, it gives people a distinct and dazzling feeling. The fourth floor is the upper floor for visiting and reading, where there is a viewing point that overlooks the downtown landscape of Seattle.