In Beijing, a library is activated as a community gathering space
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Daxingzhuangzhen, Pinggu District, Beijing, China, 101205
Design
Client
Pinggu Rental Housing Community Library
Architectural Design Collaborator
Hangzhou Zhongya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
Construction
Gold Mantis
Floor Area
1,286 sq-m
Activated for uses beyond reading, the Pinggu Rental House Community Library in a Beijing suburb reiterates the library’s role as an important community cornerstone.
Key features
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