PHOTOS: Seoul library offers cool retreat with award-winning design

By Kim Dong-woo Posted : August 8, 2024, 10:39 Updated : August 8, 2024, 13:54
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - In a city grappling with intense summer heat, the Odong Forest Library in Seoul offers a free, cool retreat where books meet innovative architecture.

The library is the seventh installment in the "Park Book Rest Area," a collaborative project between the city and local districts.

Located in Seongbuk District's Odong Neighborhood Park, the single-story, 430-square-meter building mirrors the park's winding paths in its design.

It recently won the top prize at the 42nd Seoul City Architecture Awards.

 
Odong Public Library located in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
This photo shows Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
Visitors read a book at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
  
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
Visitors read books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
Odong Public Library located in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
A visitor reads a book at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
A visitor reads a book at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
A visitor reads a book at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
A visitor selects a book at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
A visitor browses books at Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on Aug. 7, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
 
Odong Public Library located in Seongbuk-gu Seoul on Aug 7 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo
This photo shows the sign for Odong Public Library in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, on Aug. 7, 2024. Photo by Kim Dong-woo, AJU PRESS.
기사 이미지 확대 보기
닫기