Metal Rainbow-Zhongshu Bookstore in Suzhou / Wutopia Lab
The new bookstore is divided into four main zones and several subdivided zones. Aiming to create a colorful new world by using symbolism, the architect gave a unique character to each zone: The Sanctuary of Crystal for new arrivals; The Cave of Fireflies for recommendations; The Xanadu of Rainbows for reading room; The Castle of Innocence for children books.
© HU Yijie
Architects: Wutopia Lab
Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
Chief Architect: Yu Ting
Project Architect: Shuojiong Zhang
Area: 1380.0 m2
Project Year: 2017
Photographs: HU Yijie, CreatAR (AI Qing, MAO Yingchen, SHI Kaichen)
Design Consultant: ArchUnits
Lighting Design: Gradient Lighting
© CreatAR (AI Qing, MAO Yingchen, SHI Kaichen)
From the architect. The new bookstore is divided into four main zones and several subdivided zones. Aiming to create a colorful new world by using symbolism, the architect gave a unique character to each zone: The Sanctuary of Crystal for new arrivals; The Cave of Fireflies for recommendations; The Xanadu of Rainbows for reading room; The Castle of Innocence for children books.
Axonometric
The Sanctuary of CrystalAs an entrance, ?The Sanctuary of Crystal? is a space full of books and nothing else. The latest arrivals were arranged on the pre-fabricated transparent acrylic shelves, outstanding the presence of the books. Using glass bricks, mirrors a...
© HU Yijie
Architects: Wutopia Lab
Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
Chief Architect: Yu Ting
Project Architect: Shuojiong Zhang
Area: 1380.0 m2
Project Year: 2017
Photographs: HU Yijie, CreatAR (AI Qing, MAO Yingchen, SHI Kaichen)
Design Consultant: ArchUnits
Lighting Design: Gradient Lighting
© CreatAR (AI Qing, MAO Yingchen, SHI Kaichen)
From the architect. The new bookstore is divided into four main zones and several subdivided zones. Aiming to create a colorful new world by using symbolism, the architect gave a unique character to each zone: The Sanctuary of Crystal for new arrivals; The Cave of Fireflies for recommendations; The Xanadu of Rainbows for reading room; The Castle of Innocence for children books.
Axonometric
The Sanctuary of CrystalAs an entrance, ?The Sanctuary of Crystal? is a space full of books and nothing else. The latest arrivals were arranged on the pre-fabricated transparent acrylic shelves, outstanding the presence of the books. Using glass bricks, mirrors a...
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