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Building: Keio university library, old building

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The Keio Gijuku Library Old Building, completed in 1981, represents a significant example of late twentieth-century institutional architecture in Tokyo. Designed by Maki and Associates, this structure serves the educational community of Keio Gijuku as a library facility for elementary, middle, and high school students. Located in Mita, Minato Ward, the building exemplifies the firm's sophisticated approach to modern design while addressing the functional requirements of an active educational environment. Its architectural language reflects the design principles characteristic of the 1980s, merging contemporary aesthetics with practical considerations for student access and resource preservation.

The Keio Gijuku Library Old Building, completed in 1981, represents a significant example of late twentieth-century institutional architecture in Tokyo. Designed by Maki and Associates, this structure serves the educational community of Keio Gijuku as a library facility for elementary, middle, and h

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The Keio Gijuku Library Old Building, completed in 1981, represents a significant example of late twentieth-century institutional architecture in Tokyo. Designed by Maki and Associates, this structure serves the educational community of Keio Gijuku as a library facility for elementary, middle, and high school students. Located in Mita, Minato Ward, the building exemplifies the firm's sophisticated approach to modern design while addressing the functional requirements of an active educational environment. Its architectural language reflects the design principles characteristic of the 1980s, merging contemporary aesthetics with practical considerations for student access and resource preservation.