While traveling through Europe my favorite activity in each new city was to walk through downtown and observe the architecture and vibe of the people. While walking through Sweden I noticed a massive orange pillar towering above the surrounding city, I didn’t know at the time but it was the Stadsbiblioteket, a Stockholm Public Library. This building was designed without a lot of ornamentation, but rather a monumentality greater than expected from a building that size. It was also designed as a public space to bring people together, and was one of the first modern libraries of Sweden. I first explored the entire exterior of the building and learned it was nearly the same from all sides minus a doorway. I also learned that it was open and I ventured inside, as I walked through the unassuming entrance I didn’t expect three stories of books 360 degrees around me, and I was amazed at the immensity of the building. The building was not quite as you’d expect a library, but rather bustling and filled with life, which was unusual for but still nice. This building made me feel comfortable, looking at the massive construction it is wonderful that such a warm atmosphere was able to be established.