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The Characteristics of the new library
The most prominent characteristic of the new
library is its circular, tilting form; rising from the ground to reveal massive
stone walls carved with alphabetic inscriptions. Covered
by a light roof
allowing the building to open toward
the Mediterranean sea. Within the interior a great room, similar to traditional
libraries of previous centuries, opens up revealing the building's form into the
reading space. The reading space is developed in an original manner along terraces which
conceal the limited access books, providing a new standard in library planning.
Als
o housed within the building are other cultural facilities and a small
school; to the exterior is a small planetarium for the general public. Lastly
the building is surrounded by a reflecting pool and large public plaza,
connecting it to the city as a gathering place for contemplation and debate.