A public library designed by UNSANGDONG Architects in South Korea offers a fresh case study in bringing natural light into deep spaces, and wood construction more broadly. Odong Public Library is tucked away in the woods of Seoul’s Odong Park forest.
The 2,800-square-foot building rises a single story. Its squarish plan necessitated an innovative approach to connecting its deepest spaces with the sun. The roof is broken up into tiers that gradually rise up. This ensemble creates clerestories that wash the library’s center with natural light.
This is an ancient construction approach dating back centuries, albeit with a contemporary twist. But where Odong Public Library’s true
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