Unique Interior Design Sparks Online Buzz
Yeonsu-gu Considers Expanding Parking and Linking Public Bus Routes
The Songdo International Library in Incheon has quickly emerged as a leading cultural venue in the city, surpassing 50,000 visitors just two weeks after its opening.
According to Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, as of November 11, a total of 53,902 people had visited the Songdo International Library since its opening on October 30, with a steady stream of visitors from day one. On weekdays, the library attracted an average of 3,148 visitors, while on weekends, the number rose to 7,965.
Additionally, the unique interior spaces of the Songdo International Library have become a major topic of discussion online, particularly on social media. Posts featuring the library's interior have surpassed 220,000 views in a single instance, which the district notes is an exceptional case of organic content spreading for a public facility.
The district focused on enhancing the spatial quality of the Songdo International Library by commissioning its design through an international architectural competition, aiming to establish it as the cultural hub of Songdo International City.
Built as a "complex cultural space" where books, culture, and new experiences coexist, the Songdo International Library consists of one basement level and three above-ground floors. It houses the Grace Hall, Live Room, International Art Hall, Dream Zone (children’s creative room, children’s library, nursing room, and book cafe), Community Room, Hyeyum, and a Digital Zone.
The Songdo International Library began with a collection of 44,909 books and plans to expand its holdings to up to 120,000 volumes in the future. The library also operates an automated lending and return service using the latest RFID system and offers a variety of cultural content through a digital gallery, LED display boards, and OTT streaming services.
Lee Jaeho, Mayor of Yeonsu-gu, stated, "We have moved away from the traditional rigid image of libraries and created a space where books and people naturally come together, which has been well received by visitors." He added, "We will implement measures to enhance visitor convenience, such as securing temporary parking lots and connecting public bus routes."
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