the population of Helsinki, Finland,
is about 1.3 million, in
this buildings first month of opening, about two-thirds of Helsinki’s residents visited it, the ship shaped futuristic building is a library,
designed
by ALA Architects, the long and narrow structure features
a sweeping wooden exterior topped with two stories of glass walls,
Oodi Central Library is
situated in the heart of Helsinki, nestled in the capital city’s cultural
district,
about one-third of the space is dedicated to books,
a cafe, restaurant, public balcony, movie theater, recording studios, and a maker-space broaden the institution’s ability to connect with, and serve the needs of, a diverse population,
the library has had 3 million visitors so far in 2019, according to Tommi Laitio, Helsinki’s Executive Director
for culture and leisure,
Laitio explained in a recent conference talk in Washington, D.C. that it is essential in their small country for people to respect and invest in their fellow residents. “Our society is fundamentally dependent on people being able to trust the kindness of strangers.” what a great thought that in just one month so many residents visited it.
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