Built on sand: Wutopia Lab engineers an oceanside bookstore experience in China
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China, Hainan Sheng, Sanya Shi, Tianya Qu, 225国道天涯镇马岭山麓
Design
Client
Sanya Tianya Haijiao Tourism Development Co
Structural Consulting
Binhai Miao
Lighting Consulting
Chloe Zhang
Construction
Hainan Jianpinzhujing Engineering Co.
Floor Area
478 sq-m
A complicated design in China’s Hainan province produces an effortless result for Tianya Books.
Key features
Located in the popular sight
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