Library of Central University of Finance and Economics

Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Birdview. Image © Guangyuan Zhang

LIBRARY OF CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS

China Architecture Design & Research Group

PHOTOGRAPHS
Guangyuan Zhang

MANUFACTURERS
Renault light plate decoration Co., Ltd., Beijing Country Wood, Beijing Dongfang Han Xing, Beijing Urban Construction Yatai Construction Group, Brocade Yuncheng Nine Xin Building Materials, Renault, Xi'an West Airlines Group Aluminum

LOCATION
Changping Qu, China

YEAR
2016

AREA
30000 m²

CATEGORY
Library, University

PLANE ORDER

The plane is composed of seven strip space units with different width and width arranged along the north-south direction. The elevator, toilet, other service spaces and the shared atrium are integrated into three sets of spacing service units to separate the four sets of Reading Library units.

Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
North view. Image © Guangyuan Zhang
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
View from school's main building. Image © Guangyuan Zhang

The whole building has formed a complex and strong contrast between the virtual and the real in the strict logical space system, and it has a strong sense of rhythm.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACE DESIGN

The main entrance of the library directly leads to the central hall, where we try to give the modern architectural space a classical scale and atmosphere.

Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
South elevation. Image © Guangyuan Zhang
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Main entrance. Image © Guangyuan Zhang

The building volumes encompass a sharing space, which is a 24 meters high cube-shaped structure, with a large saw-tooth skylight on top of it.

On a clear day, the sunshine pours down, bring a harmonious rhythm of light and shadow to the interior.

From outside to the inside, the central hall echoes the entrance plaza, forming a spatial sequence with strong ceremonial sense, where rituals, gatherings, and other ceremonial events can be held.

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South detail. Image © Guangyuan Zhang
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
© Cristian Barahona
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Roof garden. Image © Guangyuan Zhang

The central hall is surrounded by bookshelf walls on three sides, while the east side is open to the stack room and reading area.The reading area is north-south transparent.

The direct light from the south side is scattered by the glass grille, which brings bright and comfortable natural lighting to the south side reading area.

Through the open glass curtain wall, the diffused natural light and the rolling mountain view from the northern side provide a good daylighting and an excellent view to the reading area.

Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Atrium. Image © Guangyuan Zhang
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Skylight. Image © Guangyuan Zhang

EXTERNAL ARCHITECTURAL FORM

The exterior of the building is enclosed by fair-faced concrete slabs and glass curtain walls. The overall color is a plain gray. The rough surface of the concrete walls shows soft radiant, which presents different greyscales during different weathers and seasons. It renders complexity within simplicity.

CONCLUSION

Library carries the role of learning center in the contemporary university campus and it is a symbol of the academic spirit. Not only It provides a place for teachers and students to read and borrow books, but also provides a necessary place for them to conduct meditation, seminars and other activities.

Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Lobby. Image © Guangyuan Zhang
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Atrium corridor. Image © Guangyuan Zhang

At the same time, library is a ritual space for its users to carry on campus activities. Therefore, it can be regarded as a splendid temple of mind for the teachers and students.


Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
© Cristian Barahona
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
© Cristian Barahona
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Landscape. Image © Guangyuan Zhang


Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Ground floor plan
Library of Central University of Finance and Economics
Standard floor plan


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Elevation
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Section