Chongqing Library, Chongqing China

The 50.000 sm (540,000 sf) Chongqing Library is an important educational, cultural, and social center where people will meet to study, access knowledge, and exchange ideas.

The building's design is modern and evocative of the traditional form of the Chinese courtyard. Three main programmatic elements - the open public access zone, secure public zone, and the private secure zone - are built around a center courtyard garden that acts as an experiential space or a scenic opportunity from the adjacent reading rooms and café.

Architect:

Perkins Eastman
115 Fifth Avenue • 100003 New York/USA
Tel.: +1-212-353-7200
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