Location: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Architect: Toyo Ito
Designed from 1995 - 1997, then build from 1998 - 2001
Land Area: 3.948 m2 , Built-up Area: 2.844 m2Â
The primary purpose of the Sendai Mediatheque is to serve the community as a library and cultural center. It can also be used as a makeshift classroom, nursey, workspace, or office. Mediatheque is open to everyone and has sections specifically geared towards children, women, tourists, readers, and workers.