Book building

Two illustrations for Riordan Design's 'Culture Cue' promotional publication, for article 'The art of Storytelling'

Libraries can be some of the most visually stunning meccas of architecture, but even if you aren't fortunate enough to live near one of the most beautiful libraries in the world - your local libraries can still contain some pretty creative designs. The following list is a collection of photos from everyday libraries that have been spiced up with hilarious and creative twists from the funny librarians who run them.

A modern library in China, with a round design and a shallow rooftop pool.

I am the Architect tells the tale of Archie, a self-proclaimed 10-year-old genius who sets out on a mission to design the ultimate garden den. http://www.iamarchie.co.uk/index.html

Image 7 of 15 from gallery of Mediatheek Delft / Dok Architecten. Courtesy of Dok Architecten; © Arjen Schmitz

Completed in 2023 in Taiwan. Images by YHLAA. Founded 20 years ago, this library is situated on the 5th floor of a government building, with neighboring markets and a nursery downstairs in New...

Open Architecture has designed the Pinghe Bibliotheater at Shanghai Qingpu Pinghe International School China within a building that resembles a blue whale.

Livraria de Vila bookstore in Sao Paulo by Isay Weinfeld Arquitecto - a pivoting book facade that also acts as doors http://www.isayweinfeld.com/ #architecture #design #books