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Although it boasts more than 50,000 books, the massive library at the heart of the () isn’t just for bibliophiles or curious readers hoping to stumble upon a new title. Designed by renowned architect (), the towering venue is more accurately billed as a cultural gathering space than a traditional book collection, which , who works as RK, recently documented a new series of photographs.
Just months after its opening, the Tokyo-area library already has hosted a variety of music and theater performances, with the staggered shelving and metal walkways serving as a backdrop. Many of the events—which you can see photographs of on —utilized the available projection mapping technology and embedded screens, creating immersive experiences that illuminate the largely wood-lined space with a candy-colored glow.
To see the multi-purpose venue from above, watch , and find more of RK’s architectural photographs capturing city life on . (via )
