YUSUHARA COMMUNITY LIBRARY

BY KENGO KUMA

TRAVEL/SPACES • OCT 2024 • YUSUHARA, KOCHI, JAPAN

It’s quite surreal to find such an architectural marvel of a community library in the middle of one quiet town — but there it is. Nestled in the heart of Yusuhara, Kengo Kuma’s signature use of timber and light transforms the space into something both grounded and poetic. Warm, layered, and deeply inviting, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer, even if you’re just passing through.