Seattle Public Library-Central Library, Architectural Marvel, A Modern Sanctuary of Knowledge

1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98164, USA

The building has its characteristics

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Introduction

The Seattle Central Library is a uniquely designed building consisting of 11 levels of glass and steel with sharp edges, resembling a giant spider web, which is beloved by tourists. The highest level of the library provides a scenic view of downtown Seattle, making reading a delightful experience. The Seattle Central Library is the largest and most comprehensive library in the Seattle Public Library System. It opened to the public on May 24th, 2004, and ranks as the 5th largest library in the world. The library's designer, Rem Koolhaas, is from the Netherlands, and his design won Time Magazine's Best Building of 2004 award. In addition, it received the Outstanding Architecture Design Award from the American Institute of Architects in 2005 and high praise from The New Yorker magazine, making it the "most important new library of our time." The designer of the Seattle Central Library also designed the CCTV Building, so the two have similar design elements.