Photo Source：Jeff Whyte
Calgary Central Library is located above a light rail transit line, which is a transportation hub between the city centre and the countryside. Its architectural shape is derived from “Chinook Arch”, a local cloud phenomenon. Both the traffic and the architecture connect the residents in urban and rural areas. The library has four storeys, with 450,000 books. The glass skylights at the centre of the oval-shaped roof bring natural light to the entire library, while the triple-glazed windows can be controlled by the weather conditions and are energy efficient. In addition, the library offers free meeting rooms and several large and small event spaces with over 300 seats in total, which can be used for performances. Readers can also enter the space of resident artists to communicate and stimulate each other’s creativity and life inspiriation.
800 3 Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2G,Canada
