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There will always be something magical about the printed word.
Even as iPads and e-readers become the norm, nothing will ever compete with a good old-fashioned book.
Every inch of the atrium is neutral and white, allowing the books and visitors to provide the color.
TheTama Art University Libraryby Toyo Ito features arching concrete pillars above winding shelves of countless books.
These arches, and the convex sections that stand below them, are the central characteristic of its design.
This building was designed to protect these books, but its beauty is undeniable.
The Livraria da Vila byIsay Weinfeld Arquitectois one of the finest libraries in Sao Paolo and the world beyond.
Indoors, three levels of books and reading spaces are available for the occasional guest.
Perhaps most impressive is the open design that allows in light from nearly every direction.
TheA47 Mobile Library by Productorais a library on wheels that travels around Mexico City bringing books to the masses.
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