Chengdu Xinglong Lake CITIC Bookstore in China by MUDA-Architects

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The design concept originates from the idea of “a book falling from the sky”, and the shape of book is engaged with the architectural form to visualize the metaphor. Visitors are expected to step into the architectural space and get immersed into the tranquility to develop a positive self-talk and a journey of self-discovery.

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• Architects: MUDA-Architects
• Project: Chengdu Xinglong Lake CITIC Bookstore
• Location: Chengdu, China
• Photography: Arch-Exist, Here Space, Luyun
• Building Area: 500 sqm
• Lead and Principal Architect: Lu Yun
• Competition Stage Design Team: Zhao Guojun, Ni Dan, Li Yue, Le Jia Yi, Liu Xiao Siao, Li Jean, Liu Hanning
• Design team for the deepening phase: Xu Jiandan, Lv Chenyu, Rong Dian, Ni Dan, He Fan, Mei Yixuan, Zhan Ziqi, Liu Bin, Jia Shuran, Liu Jingyi, Fu Yao
• Landscape: Wanhua Landscape Center, Yu Dao Landscape Design
• Client: CITIC Urban Development&Operation

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• Lighting design consultant: BPI
• Curtain wall design consultant: Ji Li Curtainwall
• Structural design consultant: iStructure
• Building Construction Design: China CSCEC Design Group Co.,Ltd.
• Soft furnishing procurement cooperation: Vandello
• Water ecology management of the Shudian Lake area: Wanhua Qingyuan Water

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Sitting by the Xinglong lake, the architecture is linearly expanded to conform with the site. Designed with both transparent glass wall and solid coated façade, the architecture introduces the aquatic plants, lawns, other vegetation and water features into the interior space to correspond to the design theme of “reading in nature”.

The entirety of architectural structure is presented by steel frame. The vertical steel columns are subtly concealed in the keel installation of the glass curtain wall and covered by the wall with no traces.

Titanium zinc panels imported from France are adopted for the architectural surface. Panels are installed by using the flat lock system to provide a fish scale texture and a visual connection with the shimmering lake. More than 700 pieces of aluminum square tubes finished with wood grain extrusion are installed for the grille ceiling, forming the united aura. The waterfront glass curtain wall extends to about one meter beneath the water, adding more interest to the space with the light and ripples. MUDA thus provides users with a unique underwater reading experience.

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Tags: Chengdu, China

Category: Book Store

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