The world’s top architects are reinventing the library. From Rem Koolhaas’ futuristic Seattle masterpiece to Norman Foster’s Berlin dome, view our gallery of the hippest homes for books.
Clive Tompsett / Muungano
Book Bus, Sweden
Clive Tompsett / Muungano
Book Bus, Sweden
Clive Tompsett / Muungano
Free University Library, Berlin
Courtesy of Foster + Partners
Free University Library, Berlin
Rudi Meisel / Foster + Partners
Seattle Public Library, WA
Courtesy of The Seattle Public Library
Seattle Public Library, WA
Courtesy of The Seattle Public Library
Phoenix Central Library, AZ
Courtesy of Will Bruder + Partners
Phoenix Central Library, AZ
Courtesy of Will Bruder + Partners
Peckham Library, UK
Courtesy of Alsop Architects
Fleet Library, RISD
John Horner / RISD
SelexyzDominicanen Bookstore, The Netherlands
University of Economics and Business Library, Vienna