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Calgary’s Central Library is being hailed as an “architectural masterpiece” by Time magazine.

The structure was named in the publication’s 2019 list of greatest places.

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The article praises the downtown complex, designed by the Norwegian firm Snøhetta, saying it’s flooded with natural light and features several “aesthetic odes to its native land.”

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“Of course, the library also houses an extensive collection of books—over 450,000,” author Wilder Davies writes. “But it’s embracing its role as a broader educational centre as well, offering learning labs, residency programs and even a digital production studio built for podcasters and YouTubers.”

In an email to Global News, a spokesperson for the library said staff are “beyond thrilled” by the designation.

The Central Library has been named one of @TIME Magazine's 100 Greatest Places of 2019! This list showcases 100 destinations around the world that are "breaking new ground, leading industry trends and offering visitors an extraordinary experience." https://t.co/VAkPfAbeLM #yyc pic.twitter.com/Ti7Hpb7HyZ — CalgaryPublicLibrary (@calgarylibrary) August 22, 2019

The Central Library was also recently named in a New York Times article examining cities where libraries are tourist attractions.

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