Every year on April 23rd, World Book and Copyright Day celebrates the enduring influence of books on societies and individuals alike. Officially proclaimed by UNESCO in 1995, the date was chosen not only for its symbolic ties to literary history, but also to promote access to books, celebrate authorship, and protect creative rights in an increasingly digital world. Today, the event is marked in over 100 countries with public readings, cultural initiatives, and global campaigns to make books more accessible – particularly for young people and underserved communities.
At RMJM, we believe architecture and literature are twin disciplines – both rooted in narrative, memory, and emotion. Just as a novel can transport a reader, well-conceived design can move, comfort, and provoke thought. To celebrate this year’s World Book Day, our architects and designers have shared the titles that continue to shape their creative lens – books that have influenced the way they approach space, context, and human experience.
