In 2004 Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas infused an old-school institution with a high-tech vibe when he designed the Seattle Central Library. An instant architectural landmark for downtown Seattle, the library has been embraced by what’s been frequently ranked as one of the ‘most literate’ cities in the United States. Beyond its striking appearance, the facility has many unique features, including a four-story Books Spiral, which allows users to browse the nonfiction collection in one continuous walk, uninterrupted by stairs, elevators, or different rooms.
Seattle Central Library, Seattle, Washington
Today in History
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Fog above the forest
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Art in the high desert
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Keep your hands inside the ride at all times…
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Hello, spring!
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Staircase of turquoise pools
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Killer whales in Spildra, Norway
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It s aboat time for the Barcolana
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World Wildlife Conservation Day
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Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Australia
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Let s get lost
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Harvest time in the Palouse
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The birth of Bauhaus
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Native American Heritage Month
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Celebrating the first day of spring
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Giant kelp in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
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Through an artist s eyes
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Sedona, Arizona
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Cecil Brewer Staircase, London
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Up, up, and away for Hot Air Balloon Day
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Ponta da Piedade rock formations in Portugal
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World Bicycle Day
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The old guard at Old San Juan
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Relationship status: It s complicated
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Signs of life in the Empty Quarter
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In the Supertree Grove
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Hallstatt, Austria
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Monarch butterflies in Angangueo, Mexico
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The Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years
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World Parrot Day
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Overlooking the Douro