'dalian library' by architects collective, dalian, china
all images courtesy architects collective


vienna-based practice architects collective has designed the 'dalian library' for the city of dalian, china. the curving
exterior shell is conceptually derived from a rose, the city's flower, blossoming towards the sky revealing a focal garden.
with a triangular footprint, the transparent structure creates a strong relationship with the nearby ocean. positioned within
a park setting, the center will become a landmark for both residents as well as visitors while serving as a symbol for
creativity and environmental harmony to the community.

all programmatic areas will provide contemplative atmospheres with visual connections to nature within a central courtyard
and the encompassing landscaped grounds which continue a petal motif. the undulating building profile will allow views towards
the bay from the upper level reading room. circulation will occur through a grand spiraling stair which wraps the central void
while stacks are placed at the outer perimeter.



ground level



stacks



upper level reading room



aerial view of central courtyard



aerial view of building



site plan



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level 1



floor plan / level 2



floor plan / level 3



floor plan / level 4



floor plan / level -1



elevation



elevation



elevation



elevation



site diagram



views diagram


project info:


project type: construction of a new public library
location: dalian, china
procedure: invited competition
result: finalist
client: city of dalian
architect: architects collective
team: andreas frauscher, patrick herold, richard klinger, martin schorn, kurt sattler, fei tang
gross floor area: 50.000 m2
competition date: 10/2011
construction costs: 50.000.000 EUR