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CategorySpatial Design
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SubCategoryArchitecture
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Applicant CompanySnøhetta / Hong Kong
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Manufacturer / Business OwnerBeijing Planning and Natural Resource Bureau / Hong Kong
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Design CompanySnøhetta (Design Architect, Landscape Architect), ECADI (Local Architect) / Hong Kong
The Beijing City Library boasts the world’s largest climatized reading space, leveraging innovative technology for an enhanced visitor experience and environmental responsibility. The design invites nature in through sculpted interior landforms inspired by Beijing’s natural heritage. A diversity of informal zones, reading areas, and conference rooms position the building as a center for learning, culture, and community to reinstate the relevance of libraries in the digital age.
Jury's Evaluation
The Beijing City Library skillfully incorporates nature-inspired design elements into its architectural language, creating an open, flowing, and serene reading environment. Flexible space planning, natural light, and advanced climatization technology enhance the visitor experience while emphasizing environmental sustainability. The design achieves a balance of functionality and artistry, serving as an exemplary model for modern library design.