Jalisco State Public Library

Guadalajara, Mexico
Competition/Finalist 2005

Design Team:
Christophe Cornubert
Eun-sun Paek
Yoo Nam-sun
Stefania Seo
James Morrison

Structure: Ahmad Abdelrazzaq/Samsung
MEP/Sustainability: Arup Hong Kong
Landscape: Enlace Arquitectónico S.A.
Jorge Ulises, Ávila Romo
Graphic design: Imagedriver

The architecture of the library is defined by two transcendental spaces.

These telescoping towers are the result of a search for the convergence of diverse properties -traditionally separated in conventional buildings - into a single architectural form.

The towers function as structure, provide daylight, contribute to the indoor quality of climate and air, organize circulation.

Energy use is nearly halved compared to conventional building.

The Library is designed to encourage users to explore and discover the varied spaces of the library, to experience a derive through a world of words and images.