– An arcadia of intelligence for the 21st century – “The Connectionism” –
An arcadia of intelligence for the 21st century – “The Connectionism”
We imagined a new library building in multi-media era of the 21st century as a life form, which connects “information” and “field”. This futuristic library will evoke “the connection” open to the surrounding general environment with its transparency.
The international research of “AI”, Artificial Intelligence, has been supporting rapid development of computer technology. Today it brings rapid development of recognition science in various fields. The keyword of this new method that differs from the existing classical method is “the Connectionism”. “The Connectionism” means a necessary organic and collaborative research method between completely different fields such as physics, mathematics, linguistics, neurophysiology, philosophy, etc.
The library space that traverses various disciplines should become the space for “information” and “field” of “the Connectionism”. In the library of the 21st century, the continuous conversation with natural environment will foster abundant accomplishment and infinitive information open to the world will keep stimulating clear and accurate mind.
An arcadia of intelligence for the 21st century – “The Connectionism”
We imagined a new library building in multi-media era of the 21st century as a life form, which connects “information” and “field”. This futuristic library will evoke “the connection” open to the surrounding general environment with its transparency.
The international research of “AI”, Artificial Intelligence, has been supporting rapid development of computer technology. Today it brings rapid development of recognition science in various fields. The keyword of this new method that differs from the existing classical method is “the Connectionism”. “The Connectionism” means a necessary organic and collaborative research method between completely different fields such as physics, mathematics, linguistics, neurophysiology, philosophy, etc.
The library space that traverses various disciplines should become the space for “information” and “field” of “the Connectionism”. In the library of the 21st century, the continuous conversation with natural environment will foster abundant accomplishment and infinitive information open to the world will keep stimulating clear and accurate mind.
Kansai-kan of the National Diet Library (international open competition proposal)
– An arcadia of intelligence for the 21st century – “The Connectionism” –
– An arcadia of intelligence for the 21st century – “The Connectionism” –
Type
National Diet Library
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Competition Organizer
Ministry of Construction, Japan
Status
1996 international open competition
Total Floor Area
57,264sqm
Structure
Reinforced Concrete & Steel, 3 basements + 4 stories
Architecture Design
Noriaki Okabe Architecture Network
Consultants
RFR; Henry Bardsley & Jean Francois Blassel (façade & roof system)
ES Associates (building service)
