Tianjin Binhai Library, Tianjin, China (2017)

Artist/Designer: MVRDV

Project Location: Tianjin, China

Figure 1: Luminous Sphere with an Auditorium ( Source | Accessed : May 19, 2022 )

Figure 2: Tianjin Binhai Library Interior ( Source | Accessed : May 19, 2022 )

Figure 3: Terraced Bookshelves ( Source | Accessed : May 19, 2022 )

Figure 4: Tianjin Binhai Library Interior ( Source | Accessed : May 19, 2022 )

Figure 5: Tianjin Binhai Library Exterior ( Source | Accessed : May 19, 2022 )

Style/Period(s):
Futuristic

Primary Material(s):
Glass, Concrete, Steel

Function(s):
Library, Cultural Center

Related Website(s):

MVRDV Website | Accessed : May 19, 2022

Time Feature | Accessed : May 19, 2022

ArchDaily Online Review | Accessed : May 19, 2022

Architect Online Review | Accessed : May 19, 2022

CNN Travel Article | Accessed : May 19, 2022

Significant Date(s):
21st Century, 2017

Additional Information:
Publications, Texts in Print:
Bianchini, Riccardo. "Tianjin Binhai Library by MVRDV. Is this the library of the future?" Inexhibit. November 16, 2019. https://www.inexhibit.com/case-studies/tianjin-binhai-library-by-mvrdv-is-this-the-library-of-the-future/.
"Tianjin Binhai Library / MVRDV + Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute." ArchDaily. November 2, 2017. ISSN 0719-8884. https://www.archdaily.com/882819/tianjin-binhai-library-mvrdv-plus-tianjin-urban-planning-and-design-institute.
"Tianjin Binhai Library." Architect. February 13, 2018. https://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/tianjin-binhai-library_o.
Wong, Maggie Hiufu. "All-white and futuristic: Tianjin's stunning new library looks out of this world." CNN. November 21, 2017. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tianjin-china-library/index.html.

Building Address:
旭升路347號, Binhai, Tianjin, China

Significant Dates:
Completed: 2017

Supporting Staff, Designers:
Architect: MVRDV
Principal in charge: Winy Maas
Partner: Wenchian Shi
Design Team: Maria López CallejaKyo Suk LeeSen YangMarta PozoChi LiRay ZhuAngel Sanchez NavarroDaehee SukGuang Ruey TanXichen SunMichael ZhangMariya GyaurovaWiny MaasAntonio Luca CocoConstanza CuccatoMatteo ArticoTomaso Maschietti
Concept design: Renske van der StoepMartine VledderKyo Suk LeeGerard HeerinkChi LiFrancisco PomaresNicolas LeeClaudia BodeSharon ShipJaap BaselmansHerman GaarmanHui Hsin LiaoAntonio Luca CocoConstanza CuccatoMatteo ArticoTomaso Maschietti
Copyright: MVRDV
MVRDV Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, Nathalie de Vries
Partners
Co-Architect: Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute (TUPDI), Tianjin, China
Lighting designer: Huayi Jianyuan lighting design
Images: Ossip van Duivenbode

Tags:
library, cultural, futuristic,

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