支撑了加贺百万国粮仓的砺波平原，至今仍保留着被称作“散居村落”的美丽乡村风景。世世代代生活在这里的人们融集了高度的合理性与丰富的情怀于一身。被称为“AZUMADAQI”的主体建筑的外观似乎在诉说着其个中的缘由。在这样一个历史人文背景下，我们构想出了“巨大屋面下的‘一居室’图书馆”的设计理念。
The wide open fields of Tonami, that once produced various grains to support Kagahyakumangoku, have inherited the breathtaking rural landscape that is known as “Sankyoson” or scattered settlements. People who have lived here for generations possess both a high rationality and abundant emotions due to the high quality the area provides. The look and feel of the main building conveys the reality of what “AZUMADAQI” is. It was this image that the concept of “The One-Roomed Library Under the Big Roof” was based on.
▼砺波图书馆，Tonami public library ©崛内広治
▼各种角度的砺波图书馆，Various angles of Tonami Library ©崛内広治
柔缓曲线的大屋面，是我们对“AZUMADAQI”的现代版诠释，更将成为砺波市的新地标。我们考虑到让它成为市民文化的象征，正如给古希腊神兽—佩加索斯插上的翅膀一般，振臂飞向未来。与此同时，我们还作出了将馆内情形透过与西侧道路平行的低矮屋檐，面向街道开放于世的设计。
The large, gentle wave in the massive roof is a modern interpretation of “AZUMADAQI” and will become a new landmark in Tonami City. In the future, We hope the public will be able to regard this library as a symbol of refinement; reminiscent of the wings of Pegasus as he soars. At the same time, the layout was arranged so that the road on the west side would run parallel to the low-hanging eaves and show off the inside of the building.
▼平行于西侧道路的屋檐下，Under the low-hanging eaves ©崛内広治
在图书馆内，我们通过大屋面的曲线反转表现出了一个巨大的连续“一居室”空间。我们意图将天花板倾斜度高的图书馆北侧起到活跃气氛的作用，诱发市民们驻足交流。随着逐步迈向图书馆深部，天花板的倾斜逐渐柔缓，无论男女老少所有访客都将沉浸在从浓密的天然木材里散发出的温馨感中，笼罩在透过高窗洒进来的柔和日光之下。
The space inside of the building is the inversion of the gentle wave of the large roof and delineates that both are connected as one. At the harsh slant of the ceiling on the north side, bustle arises from crowds of people that stop by for short visits. But, as you go deeper inside, the slope of the ceiling becomes gentler and all visitors, children and the elderly alike, are enveloped by the warmth of dense lumber and gentle natural light that pours in from the high windows.
▼图书馆入口大厅，Entrance Lobby ©崛内広治
▼透过高窗洒下的柔和日光，Soft daylight through the high windows ©崛内広治
天花板的柔缓坡度设计，让人们在对知识的世界保持敬畏之心的同时，亦能在静谧的书海里感受心灵的安宁。
Along with the soft slope of the ceiling, we have set out to make you feel awe for the world of knowledge around you while also giving you a sense of relief in the serenity of this book forest.
▼被柔缓曲线的木质天花板温柔笼罩，Gently enveloped by the softly curved wooden ceiling ©崛内広治
通过馆内两侧的楼梯登阶而上，2层也同样与1层共享着这个连续的空间。由此可以俯瞰图书馆全景。映入眼帘的还有铺设于全馆的郁金香图片放大后的马赛克式地毯（此地盛产郁金香，馆内各处均可看到与郁金香为原型的各种设计）。
The two-way staircase that leads to the upper level also shares the connected space and allows for an unimpeded view of the entire interior. From there, you can admire the mosaic of a magnified tulip that adorns the carpet that covers the ground floor.
▼通向2层的台阶，Steps leading to the 2nd floor ©崛内広治
▼在2层俯瞰全馆，Overlooking the whole Library from the 2nd floor ©崛内広治
▼1层与2层实现空间共享，Space sharing between 1st floor and 2nd floor ©崛内広治
学习本来就是一件趣味无穷的事情，而砺波图书馆的完备设施更是为人们提供了实现这种可能的心仪场所。
After all, studying is fun. Furthermore, this kind of facility is possible because it is the Tonami Public library.
▼如郁金香花色般鲜亮多彩的多媒体大厅，The multimedia hall as bright and colorful as tulip flowers ©崛内広治
▼书架侧面的镜子映衬着郁金香花样地毯，The mirror on the side of the bookshelf reflects the tulip pattern carpet ©崛内広治
▼夜幕下的砺波图书馆，Tonami Public Library at night ©崛内広治
▼一层平面图，First floor plan ©三上建筑事务所
▼二层平面图，Second floor plan ©三上建筑事务所
▼立面图，elevations ©三上建筑事务所
▼剖面图，Sections ©三上建筑事务所
