New Central Library in Calgary: Snøhetta, DIALOG

New Central Library in Calgary Snøhetta, DIALOG

The Snøhetta and DIALOG designed new Central Library fill a vital role for the rapidly expanding city with its 240,000 SF of expanded facilities. Calgary Public Library is one of the largest library systems in Northern America.

Wuhan Library, People’s Republic of China

Wuhan Library People's Republic of China

MVRDV has won the competition to design a new central library for Wuhan, China. Poised to become one of the largest libraries in the country it combines traditional and non-traditional functions with diverse study, living room, reading, and studio spaces

Floyd Library, Detroit, Michigan

Floyd Library Detroit Michigan

M1DTW Architects completely reimagine the internal dynamics of the Floyd Library pays considered attention to the workplace environment and needs of staff with an emphasis on safe, comfortable and creative cohabitation in Detroit, MI, USA

Kinmen Library and Art Museum, Fukien, Taiwan

Kinmen Library and Art Museum Fukien Taiwan

Designed by Eddea/Luis Ybarra + Leching Chiang the Kinmen Library and Art Museum project site is located in Taiwan. Its three most characteristic elements are the military trench, the depressed wetland and the group of protected trees

Pingtung Public Library, Taiwan

Pingtung Public Library Taiwan

The Pingtung Public Library is an extension and renovation project designed by MAYU architects of an existing cultural center, originally built in 1983 and located in the middle of the Millennium Park of Pingtung City, Taiwan

Swinomish Library, Washington State, USA

Swinomish Library Washington State USA

BuildingWork’s design for the Swinomish Library, Washington, USA, photographed here by Doug Scott, was carried out in consultation with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community which lend their name to the library building itself