Designed based on the concept of flower petals, the Vienna-based practice “Architects Collective” recently revealed the proposal of the Dalian Library, China. The design concept is similar to flower petals that blossoming towards the sky revealing a focal garden and attract insects or other animals, while the curving exterior shell is conceptually derived from the flower shape with a triangular footprint.
“The building frame including floor slabs, columns and cores consist of reinforced concrete. The façade construction is made of steel and wherever possible and available, recycling materials shall be used including structural steel, concrete and metal facade panels. The facades are highly insulated to keep the building volume climatically stable and to minimize the need to cool or heat the building. The façade surfaces are covered with recycled sheet metal panels from Dalian shipyards.” Architects Collective
The library aims to be a landmark for both residents as well as visitors, magnetizing them with the world of knowledge, ‘fertilizing’ the mind like the flower stigma. The magical hidden garden only accentuates the beginning of this beautiful journey.
Courtesy of Architects Collective
Courtesy of Architects Collective