Starfield Library the most beautiful library in Korea at COEX mall

Starfield Library, a two-storied 2,800 square metre library with 13-meter tall bookshelves, is an open for public on May 31st, 2017. It is located COEX Mall in Seoul, the biggest underground shopping centre in Asia. Located in the center of COEX Mall, Starfield Library is an open public space where anyone can freely come to sit down, take a break, and immerse themselves in books along with other bibliophiles. A wide selection of books in various genres such as humanities, economics, hobbies, etc. are readily available. Whole sections of the library are dedicated to foreign books and famous authors. iPads can be used to read e-books. Close to 600 magazines, domestic and foreign, are available for browsing. All these qualities set Starfield Library apart from other ordinary libraries. In addition, a plethora of events take place here such as meeting with authors, book talks, poetry reading, lectures, book concerts, and more.
The space is very carefully designed to accommodate everything from areas for reading, giving presentations and holding conferences. All the furniture and chairs have also been meticulously selected. The atmosphere is smooth-flowing, calm and brightly lit, brought out even further by the floor made of enamel tiles.
Furthermore, the library is also equipped with various types of tables with electric plugs. This is perfect for those with laptops doing some works or studies in the library. You will notice here some people that are just sitting and waiting, or meeting with someone. To add up, you’ll be able to see coffee shops inviting you to sit, have a sip and relax at certain ends of the second floor.

The result of a $5 million investment by the Korean group Shinsegae that owns the place, Starfield COEX Library is an authentic shrine to culture and knowledge. In 28,000 m² of space spread across two floors, 4 imposing 13-metre-high columns-bookcases have been constructed near its four cardinal points to hold a total of 50,000 books.
Starfield Library, a two-storied 2,800 square metre library with 13-meter tall bookshelves, is an open for public on May 31st, 2017. It is located COEX Mall in Seoul, the biggest underground shopping centre in Asia. Located in the center of COEX Mall, Starfield Library is an open public space where anyone can freely come to sit down, take a break, and immerse themselves in books along with other bibliophiles. A wide selection of books in various genres such as humanities, economics, hobbies, etc. are readily available. Whole sections of the library are dedicated to foreign books and famous authors. iPads can be used to read e-books. Close to 600 magazines, domestic and foreign, are available for browsing. All these qualities set Starfield Library apart from other ordinary libraries. In addition, a plethora of events take place here such as meeting with authors, book talks, poetry reading, lectures, book concerts, and more.
The space is very carefully designed to accommodate everything from areas for reading, giving presentations and holding conferences. All the furniture and chairs have also been meticulously selected. The atmosphere is smooth-flowing, calm and brightly lit, brought out even further by the floor made of enamel tiles.
Furthermore, the library is also equipped with various types of tables with electric plugs. This is perfect for those with laptops doing some works or studies in the library. You will notice here some people that are just sitting and waiting, or meeting with someone. To add up, you’ll be able to see coffee shops inviting you to sit, have a sip and relax at certain ends of the second floor.

The result of a $5 million investment by the Korean group Shinsegae that owns the place, Starfield COEX Library is an authentic shrine to culture and knowledge. In 28,000 m² of space spread across two floors, 4 imposing 13-metre-high columns-bookcases have been constructed near its four cardinal points to hold a total of 50,000 books.
Being in front of all those books make you feel so small, however, the lighting is really incredible making this place even more unique. All the book lovers will love this place, There are many options to get to Starfield Library. The most convenient way to reach the Starfield library is by taking the subway.

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