Ishikawa Prefectural Library

Library

This amphitheatre-shaped library with stepped bookshelves (capable of holding 70,000 books) enables people to find a number of books. The central circular slope of 50 meters in diameter connecting 1st to 3rd levels provides users with barrier-free circulation that excites their intellectual curiosity. The slope also accommodates seating areas, where people can rest or concentrate on reading, with chairs and benches of diverse designs selectable according to reading styles. People enjoy staying in this space for an overwhelmingly long time having the pleasure of sharing the time with other people talking, resting and learning.

Client / Manufacturer

Ishikawa Prefecture

Ishikawa, JP

Design

KAWAKAMI DESIGN ROOM

Tokyo, JPMotomi,Kawakami

Hiromura Design Office

Tokyo, JPMasaaki,Hiromura

TOTAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Tokyo, JPMasanori,Mizuma Junji,Shiotsu

Environment Design Institute

Tokyo, JPMitsuru,Senda