The first learners were explorers. The ones who dared to venture out in unfamiliar land, fuelled by their innate desire to expand their consciousness. Vistula library seeks to channel in us this explorative energy, pushing each individual to challenge their preconceived notions of the world, in an environment that is nurturing and inclusive.

Welcome to Inspireli Awards, the worldwide competition for students of architecture.

Kazunobu Nakamura’s brilliant library design changed the lives of the Kikuchi residents – it sparked a love for reading, a love for libraries, but most importantly – a love for the city.

MVRDV has won the competition to design Wuhan, China's new central library. The firm revealed the design for Wuhan Library, which has a canyon of books formed

Gallery of Helsinki Central Library - Helsinki / Finland / 2013 | Picture 22 |

Image 23 of 26 from gallery of Saint-Eustache Library / ACDF*. Plan

Image 32 of 38 from gallery of New Library at the University of Bedfordshire / MCW Architects. Third floor plan

The Wisdom Haven Library design is a fusion of modern architecture and greenery. Open layout, abundant natural light and reading nooks encourages users to culture exploration. It's a sanctuary for knowledge seekers, fostering creativity, collaboration and learning.

Upon seeing the revitalised library in Taman Ismail Marzuki, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Malaysians wished that local libraries had the same aesthetic and accessibility to cultivate a genuine interest in reading and literature.