A new Cesar Pelli-designed central library is rising in downtown Minneapolis, and residents are beginning to wonder about the thoroughly modern design, particularly how it will fit in in a city not known for its bold architectural tastes. Everyone’s first question: what exactly is that giant wing floating above the avenue? “Is it a giant letter opener? A paper airplane? A loading dock from Star Wars?” Actually, it’s just supposed to make you look at it. “The library lacks a grand entrance, so the wing acts as a spectacle that announces its presence.”