Seattle Central Library - designed by Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Prince-Ramus

The Seattle Central Library, opened in 2004, was designed by architect Rem Koolhaas and partner Joshua Prince-Ramus of OMA/LMN and is noted for its unconventional glass-and-steel design. The building replaced the 1960s central library and serves as the main branch of Seattle Public Library, housing extensive public collections and innovative public spaces. The library's design and opening are commonly attributed to Koolhaas and Prince-Ramus as signature works in contemporary architecture.