One Size Fits All
"....Is... was... that a boat?" Hannah prompted as she tore her attention from the strange sight before her. "How did a boat get into the middle of the forest?"
Purpose / Function
Originally intended to sail the seas, 'One size fits all' was manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Mr. Matew Gorran and was one of the top luxury vessels of the century. Solar powered with more amenities than had any right to exist on a boat, 'One size fits all' started out with a rather bright future that should have been punctuated by parties and exploration. Unfortunately for Mr. Gorran, sailing was not in One-size's future. It's maiden voyage was punctuated by a particularly viscous turn of events. Set to launch from Osaka Japan; it was met with the unexpected complication of a Tsunami wave. The ship was sent miles and miles inland. Recovery and restoration would have cost more than the ship had to make, so Mr. Gorran opted instead to sell it off.
That was when One-size had its fate changed. A demi-god by the name of Hikaru purchased One-size for two hundred thousand yen. Then he went to work. Over the course of three years, Hikaru built around One-size. He dug deep into the ground to rest One-size within it, as it would rest were it in its native environment, but that isn't where he stopped. One-size was repurposed into the only library of its kind: One size fits all library of divine literature. Within the yacht turned library, Hikaru collected tomes and literary works from demi-existence and created an extensive collection of information that had previously been scattered to the winds.
That was when One-size had its fate changed. A demi-god by the name of Hikaru purchased One-size for two hundred thousand yen. Then he went to work. Over the course of three years, Hikaru built around One-size. He dug deep into the ground to rest One-size within it, as it would rest were it in its native environment, but that isn't where he stopped. One-size was repurposed into the only library of its kind: One size fits all library of divine literature. Within the yacht turned library, Hikaru collected tomes and literary works from demi-existence and created an extensive collection of information that had previously been scattered to the winds.
Alterations
The original decks of One-size were converted into shelved rooms with tomes and scrolls from floor to ceiling. All of the works are replicas of the originals, but the shelves are extensive enough to support the growing collection. Two years after the opening of One-size, an addition had to be made and an extra storage wing was built off of the seaboard side of the yacht complete with safes and safeguards to protect original artifacts and scriptures.
Architecture
Being that One-size started as a yacht, the core structure is mainly constructed of steel, aluminum and composite fiber-reinforced plastics. The annex building is constructed of reinforced concrete and steel. The adornments that come with the building are something far more interesting to the eye. The yacht turned building rests inside the ground enough to give the illusion of sitting in the water. The area leading up to the front entry of the building is designed to look as if the boat-building belongs there. Blue stone accented gardens give visitors a place to enjoy the books they are investigating in privacy, while also providing a sense of aesthetic beauty to the unusual location.
Tourism
Demi-gods travel from all over the world to visit this obscure divine library. They tend to reside in Osaka proper while visiting and often make a day of their pilgrimage to One-size.
Founding Date
May 2011
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