The Seattle Central Library is one of Rem Koolhaas’ most well received buildings. After it was completed public usage of the library more than doubled the predicted volume. 2.3 million people visited the library during its firsts year. Critics have had mixed reactions, calling the building confusing, impersonal, cheesily detailed and so on. The Project for Public Spaces also condemned the building saying its lack of street access makes it a false community hub. Koolhaas’ design philosophy for the building was to let the functions of the building dictate how it would look on the outside. This explains the rather unconventional street-facing facade.