Seattle Central Library (Rem Koolhaas design)

Opened in 2004 and designed by architect Rem Koolhaas with partner Joshua Prince-Ramus, the Seattle Central Library is noted for its glass-and-steel 'floating' platforms and unconventional geometry. The building's design generated extensive local discussion and remains a prominent example of contemporary architecture in downtown Seattle. It houses the Seattle Public Library's central collections and public spaces that attract both residents and visitors.