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Project Overview
The "mini" library in the financial center of Pudong, Shanghai.
The library collection focuses on publication of financial industry.
Project Commissioner
Proglo Investment & Consultant Co., Limited
Project Creator
Team
Yuanyi Zhang
Zhiqi Yin
Project Brief
The design challenge for such a private financial library with a great number of books collection, very limited space and great location in Shanghai city center is not easy. At the center of the space, a long table from reception desk to the reading area, through the vertical glass partition, separates the reception area and the reading area by “virtualization” to preserve the integrity of space.
For the effect, the designers use simple design language by stone, wood, glass to express the quality of the space.
Project Innovation/Need
In the planning process, the designers analyze the site conditions and set the decks in the open space along the window; in the closed space, the books are archived and stored in the mechanical storage cabinets.
Flexible combination of the long table, display screen and surrounding movable tables and chairs in reading area, converts the layout between regular reading function and forum.
Design Challenge
The composite functional requirements, immense collection of books within limited on-site space are the difficulties for designers.
Sustainability
Less is more.
We use less partition for more space. Simplify design elements to present overall quality for better users experience.
Besides, major materials used for this project have been local sourcing not just for economic benefit also lower carbon foot print.
Interior Design - International Commercial
This award celebrates innovative and creative building interiors, with consideration given to space creation and planning, furnishings, finishes, aesthetic presentation and functionality. Consideration also given to space allocation, traffic flow, building services, lighting, fixtures, flooring, colours, furnishings and surface finishes.
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