Seattle Central Library / OMA + LMN - ArchDaily
WEBFeb 10, 2009 · The Seattle Central Library redefines the library as an institution no longer exclusively dedicated to the book, but as an information store where all potent forms of media—new and old—are ...
About the Central Library - Seattle Public Library
WEBCentral Library. 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104. 206-386-4636. Google map directions. Fully Accessible. Safe Place. Regional Manager: Valerie Wonder. Nearby Branches.
Seattle Central Library - Wikipedia
WEBThe Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system. The 11-story (185 feet or 56.9 meters high) glass and steel building in the downtown core of Seattle, Washington was opened to the public on May 23, 2004.
Take a tour of the Central Library - Seattle Public Library
WEBWe offer free tours of the Central Library for groups of 5-20 adults between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Request a Group Tour for Adults Find out about Group Visits for Youth. Take a guided or self-guided tour of the Central Library.
Central Library Highlights | The Seattle Public Library
WEBThe new Central Library opened May 23, 2004. The 11-floor building contains an innovative "Books Spiral," a 275-seat auditorium, and open spaces where patrons can meet, study, search the web or read. The Library has centers for children, teens and adult readers, along with expanded collections and a large computer lab.
Central Library Architecture | The Seattle Public Library
WEBCentral Library Architecture. The new Central Library is the eighth project completed under the 1998 voter-approved Libraries for All building program. Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas designed the new building in a joint venture with Seattle-based LMN Architects.
Seattle Central Library - OMA
WEBAt a moment when libraries are perceived to be under threat from a shrinking public realm on one side and digitization on the other, the Seattle Central Library creates a civic space for the circulation of knowledge in all media, and an innovative organizing system for an ever-growing physical collection – the Books Spiral.
Plan a Visit | The Seattle Public Library
WEBAll of our Library locations offer something for visitors, whether you are interested in art, architecture or just want to use free Wi-Fi. Plan a visit to the iconic Central Library or one of our 26 neighborhood branches.
Seattle Public Library - Wikipedia
WEBThe Seattle Public Library also includes Mobile Services and the Central Library, which was designed by Rem Koolhaas and opened in 2004. The Seattle Public Library also founded the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL), which it …
The Seattle Central Library Orientation and Visitor Center Exhibit
WEBThe Seattle Central Library is a striking, iconic element of the Seattle skyline designed by world-renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Its architectural significance and receptive ideology make it the most-visited site in the city, drawing almost 2 million visitors annually.
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