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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Happy New Years Eve!
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Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
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Karlovy Vary, Bohemia, Czechia
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Pretty in pink, and purple, and red…
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It s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest, Hungary
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Wildebeests in Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Seventeen arches at sunset
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The fantastic winter fox
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Christmas market in Leipzig, Germany
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North Cascades National Park at 50
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It s Slovenia s Independence and Unity Day
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Acadia transformed
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Rock River Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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Sparkling ice diamonds on a black sandy beach
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Male hooded merganser, Oregon
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Cheetah mother and cub
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Nomads of the Gobi
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A gentle wind fills this sail
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Who s there? The largest owl in the world
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Easter
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Point Reyes National Seashore in California
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Up, up, and away for Hot Air Balloon Day
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Agüero, Huesca province, Spain
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Grizzly bears in Alaska for National Wildlife Day
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Sequential images of a total solar eclipse
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A long winter’s nap, perhaps?
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A horse of many colors
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Easter Sunday
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