24 Otherworldly Libraries That Feel Like Stepping Directly Into a Fantasy Novel
22. The Ultra-Futuristic Qatar National Library, Doha

Designed by the renowned Rem Koolhaas, Qatar National Library is a floating wonder of books and glass, designed to mimic an open book. This one-of-a-kind university library in Doha is both a cultural space and a research powerhouse, featuring a massive sunken heritage collection filled with rare Arabic manuscripts and medieval texts. With its state-of-the-art technology, it’s an exemplar of how libraries can evolve into multi-functional intellectual spaces.








