Unique library

Home libraries - this one is amazing but there are others that are more achievable.

May 7, 2019 - The following list is a collection of photos from everyday libraries that have been spiced up with hilarious and creative twists from the librarians who run

The University of Dublin

Image 2 of 23 from gallery of Dujiangyan Zhongshuge Bookstore / X+Living. Photograph by Feng Shao

Architect Masayoshi Nakanishi has created a library aimed exclusively at women in Fukui, Japan.

Colonia del Sacramento

architecture firm x+living has introduced yet another bookstore design, this time situated in the city of dujiangyan, in the south west of china.

To inspire little ones to keep coming back to their library to learn and play, it is important that a children’s library is colourful and exciting. For us, a children’s library represents an opportunity to create a magical world of discovery by capturing their imagination using bold colours, fun graphics and customised furniture. A child may be a new library user, but the perfect kid’s zone can inspire and create a life-long library user.

These most beautiful libraries in the world will blow your mind with architectural and cultural treasures filled with books books books.

World Architecture Festival 2012 awards has announced a shortlist of over 500 buildings.