Heart Evangelista shows off Sorsogon State College Library

Heart Evangelista showed the new library of Sorsogon State College on her Instagram account and it's incredible.

The two-level library features a circular layout, a lot of natural light coming from what appears to be a glass dome, ample desk space, airconditioning, and shelves upon shelves upon shelves of books.

"What a sight!" Heart exclaimed and not a few of her followers agreed.

New York-based Filipino designer Rafe Totengco said it reminded him of the gorgeous library in Stockholm, Sweden, while broadcast journalist Karen Davila said it was "inspired by the Library of Congress in Washington DC! Mini version!" 

On Twitter meanwhile, a lot of Heart's followers compared it to the famous Starfish Library in Korea. 

Oman-based designer John Olinad Esller replied to Heart's tweet, thanking her and her husband Chiz Escudero for "appreciating my design and concepts."

"As designer, it’s an honor po to know that more people are having a good feedback to the designs," he continued.

On Facebook, Esller said "I made the plans based on CHED’s guidelines to cater more students and readers. It is just one of the requirements to make SSC fully a State University, proud to be the designer, good to see my drawings come to life, salamat at may mga nakakaappreciate. This is for my Alma Mater."

On Instagram, Heart said the new library "is a dream come true for our dear students."

Heart has not only been spending quarantine in Sorsogon, but has also been busy promoting the province and its many treasures like the pili nut, and the province's ginormous Heart-shaped pizza. — LA, GMA News