Location: Hefei, China.

Architect: Geedesign.

The project is located on the axis of the core financial business development area in Hefei, by the South Fei River, and aims to redefine the relationship between buildings, landscape and the public. It combines the urban-planning green space with a multi-subject urban-garden type living community. The library is located in the living centre of the community and on the urban green axis, and the centre-clustered structure facilitates the daily life of residents and brings more people to the library. The design starts from a cube and is finished with a curved interface in the main body, which subtly adapts to the surrounding environment. The city square attracts people to stop by, and the interweaving of the glass and the flow of water dispel the dullness of the building.

The city square, roof terrace and landscape form a system that gives the public a concept of sharing and openness. Inside the library, the courtyard and interior space are intersected in order, creating a natural and pleasant atmosphere. Glasses in different materials and reflectivity are used to create a sense of transparency and privacy. The height of the arc wall is 2.1 meters, which ensures a proper proportion of the facade and a good visual perception. The large-span and column-free space is both aesthetics and energy-saving.