Hiroshima Children’s Library

Kenzo Tange – Children’s Library, Hiroshima Japan, 1951-1953

The Hiroshima Children’s Library was built in April 1952. The mushroom shape core allows free plan and glass curtain wall which turns the building highly penetrable by natural light, that creates a cozy and comfortable reading environment. The library was built specifically for children and kept around 2300 books. Sometimes there was not enough chairs for visitors during weekend.