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The Sea of Books

XIPIN Interior Design

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JURY VOTES
Cultural Space
6.39
7.33
6.81
6.06
6.65
Julia Chiaramonti
Julia Chiaramonti Founder at Julia Chiaramonti
Very relaxing space....
6.35
8.26
6.02
5.67
6.58
Liz Gallagher
Liz Gallagher Studio Director at March and White Design
6.74
8
7
6.5
7.06
Tanya Suvannapong
Tanya Suvannapong Design Director at Gensler
6.75
8
7
6.5
7.06
Ronnie Belizaire
Ronnie Belizaire Studio Practice Leader and Principal at HKS Inc.
6.75
7
7.5
6
6.81
Peter Pan
Peter Pan Founder and CEO at Noa Galaxy
6
7
6
6
6.25
Leendert Tange
Leendert Tange Creative Partner at Storeage-Group
Unfortunately I wish the photos wou...
8
7
7.5
6
7.13
Judy Dowle
Judy Dowle Associate Design Director at Studio XAG
It would be good to be able to see...
7.5
7
7.5
5.5
6.88
Anne-Laure Pingreoun
Anne-Laure Pingreoun Founder at Alter-Projects
hard to see from the pictures what...
6.5
7
7
7
6.88
Preeti Singh
Preeti Singh Brand Director at India Design ID
6
8
7.5
6
6.88
Yan Pan
Yan Pan Cofounder and Chief Architect at SpActrum
5
7
7
6
6.25
Andrea Zickhardt
Andrea Zickhardt Managing Director at Holzer Kobler Architekturen
6
6.5
7
6
6.38
Claude Saos
Claude Saos Head of interior architecture and design at LISAA Strasbourg
6
7
7
6
6.5
Ismael Abedin Ingelmo
Ismael Abedin Ingelmo Founder and Director at DXMID
5.87
7.9
5.35
5.72
6.21
Quan Huang
Quan Huang Chief Designer at WJID
6
7
6
6
6.25
Client
Pegatron Corporation
Floor area
517 ㎡
Completion
2022

The aim of this project is to showcase the value of sharing and passing on knowledge through the creation of a reading space. In the past, school libraries were typically designed to maximize capacity, resulting in a cramped and uninspiring environment. However, our team believes that reading should be an accessible and communal experience. To achieve this, we propose offering a range of reading options that cater to different moods and preferences. Whether users seek relaxation, spiritual reflection, social interaction, or serious study, the library space accommodates a variety of needs and purposes.

The project's main objective is to conserve history and improve reading experience. The "corridor" signifies "heritage," while the "circle" represents "shared memory." Furthermore, the "shelves arranged in layers" provide an interactive way of presenting information. As you enter the library's corridor, you'll notice the marble wall with maple leaf outlines, symbolizing the College of Liberal Arts’s maple walkway. The design aims to evoke fond memories for those familiar with the campus and create excitement for newcomers. The central core boasts a unique ceiling shape formed by "concentric circles" lattice elements, symbolizing collective memories of teachers and students. A wooden circular podium serves as the space's centerpiece, surrounded by stepped seating for lectures and reading. The bookshelves are arranged in a "layer-by-layer" and "radial" approach, providing ample space for a vast collection while maintaining flexibility and intuitive accessibility for users. Overall, the space offers an open, diverse and unrestricted environment for all to enjoy.

During the project's execution, designers have to deal with unconventional construction interfaces due to the implementation of "concentric circles" and "radial" designs. They must also consider the size restrictions of different unit materials and ensure that the material texture conforms to the space's structure. This poses a significant challenge during actual implementation. To address this, planning and engineering units used positioning instruments to distribute space and mark and discuss the plan repeatedly. Through the designers' and engineers' professional and quality insistence, each configuration point was precisely achieved.

The purpose of a library is to help readers effortlessly and efficiently locate the books they desire from a vast collection. To achieve this, the designers employed a clear system of symbols for the floors, shelves, and cabinets. They also considered ergonomics and planned angles and sizes that make it easy for users to locate and handle books according to their preferences. Additionally, the flooring and cabinets are constructed with materials that carry the Green Building Material Label. These materials are not only durable, but also promote the values of "ecological health," "human health," and "global sustainability."