Envisioned not merely as a building but as a living tribute to the written word, this visionary public library transforms the act of reading into a spatial experience. It transcends its role as a repository of knowledge, offering visitors a place of wonder, reflection, and intellectual serenity—a true sanctuary for the mind.
    The architectural concept draws inspiration from the universally familiar form of an open book, a symbol as enduring as reading itself. Far from a decorative gesture, this metaphor embodies the ideals of openness, shared learning, and the limitless potential of discovery. The structure’s sweeping curves evoke the motion of turning pages, while illuminated rooflines mimic flowing text—suggesting that stories are not just housed within, but radiate outward, visible even from afar.


Design concept by Thilina Liyanage, 3D Visualization Specialist, Sri Lanka