Designed by the architect Tadao Ando, Nakanoshima Children's Book Forest (Kodomo Hon no Mori) in Osaka is a library but also a new chapter in venerating the book in an increasingly digital world.
Renowned architect designed -- and donated -- Osaka structure to encourage creativity and curiosity

Japanese architect Tadao Ando's new library in Osaka, Nakanoshima Children's Book Forest, has an open, welcoming exterior.
Designed by the architect Tadao Ando, Nakanoshima Children's Book Forest (Kodomo Hon no Mori) in Osaka is a library but also a new chapter in venerating the book in an increasingly digital world.