One of Vancouver's defining landmarks, the $100 million multi-building
complex was designed by architects Moshe Safdie & Associates. It houses
Provincial and Federal Government offices, the 1.2 million item library,
and a variety of shops and cafes.

The Library Square was the largest capital project ever undertaken by the
city of Vancouver. It occupies a complete city block and the interior
consists of a seven-story rectangular block containing stacks and
services. The highlight of the project is a free-standing elliptical
wall that contains reading and study areas accessed by bridges from
the central pavilion.

The roof of the library serves as a large public garden, an example of
Safdie's efforts to introduce garden elements into urban settings. The
library design was selected through an international competition and
officially opened in May 1995.

Vancouver, Canada