拜訪奇異圖書館 My trip to Seattle Central Library

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Library Entrance
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The Outside of Library
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Glass Curtain Walls
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Escalators with Bright-yellow Color
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Bookshelves look like tiny matchboxes.
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Languages on the Floor

到達西雅圖市中心後,我也拜訪了西雅圖中央圖書館,據說這座圖書館的建築設計獲獎無數,其設計理念是結合科技和環保,果然到達目的地後抬頭一看,就瞧見11樓層高由玻璃和鋼鐵組成的奇妙建築,非常具有現代風。

看到照片中的網狀鋼結構,大家應該可以感受到滿滿的科技感,至於環保的概念則體現在玻璃帷幕上,因為它增加自然照射,而減少照明需求,達到了節能的效果。除了科技和環保,我個人覺得它也很有美術館的風格,特別是建築外形和內部空間採用各式各樣的幾何線條,它呈現的不規則感,非常像是一個藝術品。

另外西雅圖中央圖書館10 樓有最高的觀景台 (atrium outlook),你可以從10樓向下望去,會神奇地看到底下樓層的書架都變成了一盒盒的火柴盒,不過感覺這個景致可能對恐高的人不太友好。

整個圖書館充滿了各種藝術風格,除了手扶梯是亮黃色,外文區的地板也刻著無數種不同語言,我還很認真地數了下語言數量,實在是數不明白,如果你有足夠多的時間,也可以欣賞下館內的公共藝術品。

在實用性方面,除了借書館藏外,這個圖書館也免費開放400台電腦和WIFI給民眾使用,當時我購買的手機WIFI容量有限,所以我也在館中使用了一陣子WIFI,網速也還不錯,不管是學生還是工作人士,這個圖書館真的是個好去處啊。

造訪完這個圖書館後,除了驚訝於它的特殊建築設計外,也感嘆它為什麼不建在我家附近,哈哈。

After arriving in downtown Seattle, I visited the Seattle Central Library, a building renowned for its award-winning architectural design. The library’s concept combines technology and sustainability, and sure enough, when I looked up upon arriving, I saw the striking 11-story structure made of glass and steel—an impressive and modern marvel.

Looking at the photos of its mesh-like steel structure, you can immediately feel the strong sense of technology embedded in its design. As for its eco-friendly aspect, that’s reflected in the glass curtain walls, which maximize natural light and reduce the need for artificial lighting, achieving energy efficiency. Beyond technology and sustainability, I personally think the library also exudes the vibe of an art museum. The building’s exterior and interior spaces are filled with various geometric lines and shapes, creating an irregular aesthetic that feels like a piece of art.

Additionally, the Seattle Central Library features the highest observation deck on the 10th floor, known as the atrium outlook. From there, you can look down and see the lower floors, where the rows of bookshelves appear like tiny matchboxes. However, this view might not be ideal for those who are afraid of heights.

The entire library is infused with artistic elements. For instance, the escalators are a striking bright-yellow, and the flooring in the foreign language section is engraved with countless words in different languages. I even tried counting the number of languages, but it was too many to figure out! If you have the time, you can also admire the public art installations scattered throughout the library.

From a practical perspective, in addition to its vast book collection, the library provides free access to 400 computers and Wi-Fi for visitors. Since my phone’s Wi-Fi plan had limited data, I took advantage of the library’s Wi-Fi for a while, and the connection speed was quite decent. Whether you’re a student or a professional, this library truly is an excellent place to spend time.

After visiting the Seattle Central Library, I was not only amazed by its unique architectural design but also found myself wishing it were located near my home.


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太好看了,这建筑能建造出来的确别出心裁

真的很有設計感還兼具環保!

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