The onset of the digital revolution has called into question the existence of many traditional institutions and technologies worldwide. With high-speed internet and advanced communication systems, an immense pool of data is now accessible online. It has become easier than ever for individuals to acquire, share, and disseminate knowledge via the Internet, bypassing traditional methods and institutions. Libraries, long revered as the 'Temples of Learning and Knowledge,' are emblematic of this challenge. These institutions, once the primary centers for books, documents, manuscripts, and papers, are now perceived by many as obsolete due to the rise of digital information and communication technologies.

However, digitization presents both challenges and opportunities, compelling libraries to adapt by taking on new roles and redefining traditional ones. This project seeks to find a new balance between digital culture and the traditional library, whose role as a primary source of information dissemination is being reevaluated in the digital age. This balance is shaped by the interaction between individuals and nature, creating a harmonious blend of indoor reading spaces and open-air terraces.

The envisioned library is a porous structure with light vegetation in both indoor and outdoor gardens, seamlessly integrated into the vibrant cityscape of Tokyo. It encourages people to have enriching encounters in vivid spaces, under the trees, and bathed in soft light. The project aims to offer a space that reconnects people, fostering an intimate relationship with nature while adapting to the evolving demands of the digital era.