Tianjin Binhai Library, Public library in Binhai New Area, Tianjin, China
The five-story library building spans 33,700 square meters and features white cascading shelves surrounding a central spherical auditorium with glass facades.
Dutch architecture firm MVRDV collaborated with the Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute to complete this modern library structure in October 2017.
The library functions as both an educational center and a community space, offering reading areas, computer rooms, meeting spaces, and two rooftop patios.
The first two floors contain reading lounges while the upper levels house computer facilities, meeting rooms, and administrative offices for staff members.
The central sphere, resembling an eye when viewed through the front facade, contains an auditorium that accommodates 110 people for presentations and events.
Location: Tianjin
Inception: 2017
GPS coordinates: 39.01598,117.68118
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
China's architecture spans from modern skyscrapers to historic city walls and engineering achievements. From the glass bridge in Longtan Valley to the TV tower in Guangzhou, these structures combine tradition with modern technology. Temples, fortifications and museums document the country's history, while new buildings like Tianjin Library and Beijing's Olympic Stadium represent the future.
The architectural projects of Dutch architect Winy Maas, MVRDV co-founder, showcase modern design across Europe and Asia. His structures combine functionality with experimental forms: from Rotterdam's Markthal with integrated housing to the public art depot Boijmans. These buildings define cityscapes through innovative solutions for residential, cultural, and office spaces.
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