The Seattle Central Library located downtown at 1000 4th Ave. is one of, if not the most, amazing architectural sites in the city. Designed by architect Rem Koolhaas, the building’s exterior walls and ceiling are made almost entirely of a honeycomb metal mesh that encases angular glass with views of city streets and surrounding buildings and glimpses of Elliott Bay and Mt. Rainier.
The interior is futuristic with the main feature being the “Books Spiral”. Four of the eleven stories of the building are arranged in a gently sloping spiral, allowing people to move from one level to the next without taking the stairs or elevator. I prefer riding the neon lit escalators through the open spaces and checking out the various viewpoints within the building.
Another futuristic feature is the book return tube that carries materials through a clear tube via conveyor belt to the computer automated sorting area. Oh yeah, the library has books too... and lots of free computers (400) for you to check your email, update your Facebook status, write your blog, etc. And the coffee shop is a great place to meet a friend for a quick cup.
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