A public town library in Yusuhara, Kochi, designed by Kengo Kuma and built mostly of local cedar. Inside, cedar planks hang from the ceiling and tiered bookshelves rise around a central space where visitors sit on the floor.
Highlights
- Cedar planks hanging from ceiling
- Tiered central bookshelves
- Staircase lined with books
Good to know
- Shoes off at entrance
- Cafe at the entrance
- Free parking, fills on weekends
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