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The library on the beach has a unique and unique structure

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Located in Century Park on the shores of Haikou Bay, China, the entertainment utility library project covers an area of ​​4,397 square meters, with a construction area of ​​1.38 square meters.

Located in Century Park on the shores of Haikou Bay (China), the project covers an area of ​​4,397 square meters, with a construction area of ​​1,380 square meters. The library has a capacity of 10,000 books as well as a multifunctional audio-visual area. A library of integrated entertainment facilities is open to the public free of charge. Meanwhile, the northern area of ​​the building has a coffee shop, public toilets, unobstructed toilets, showers, children’s reading room, public rest area and roof garden … The open architecture allows people to freely explore and have a feeling of being in nature. The design of the cave shape with each layer is not easy to open, giving the reader comfort and stimulating the imagination. The building is located adjacent to the sea, highly artistic. The building’s circular openings capture natural light and blur the boundaries between architecture and nature. In addition, the circular plots create a natural ventilation effect to cool the building in Haikou’s warm year-round climate. The reading area facing the sea facing the sea between the first floor and the second floor is not only for reading but also a place to organize cultural exchange activities. Children’s reading area is isolated from the main reading space, where there are skylights, vents, niches that stimulate children’s desire to explore. The structural form creates some semi-outdoor spaces, this is also a great space for people to read and overlook the sea. The interior and exterior of the building are cast in flat concrete to create the connection. Architect Ma Yansong said: “Spirit is the core value of architecture. It contributes to the humanistic atmosphere of a city. We want this building to be an urban space that people love. and an inevitable part of everyday life Architecture, art, humanity, and nature meet here, opening up a journey of discovering your imagination and appreciating the meaning that looks Bring different beauties to their lives ”.