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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Cinco de Mayo
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Field of Light at Sensorio by Bruce Munro
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Nothing plain about it
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Why do elephants hide in trees?
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Whoopin it up!
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Happy Astronomy Day!
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Celebrating Take Your Dog to Work Day
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International Day of Peace
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Eurasian scops owl
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Keep calm and drive on (slowly)
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Corfe gets creepy
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A ‘circus of chaos’ for Stravinsky
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Ronda, Spain
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Fibonacci Day
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Ready, set, read
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A city of bridges
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Design for Each and All
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A memorial in Germany
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Who s hiding in the kelp?
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Honoring the rangers on World Ranger Day
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Corjuem Fort in Goa, India
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Looking for peace on the precipice
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Riding the bore tide at Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska
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High above the reef
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Halfway Day
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An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
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How do ladybugs winter?
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Today is World Refugee Day
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Santorini through the clouds
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Red fox in the Netherlands