A Seashore Library By Vector Architects
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- Jessica Jungbauer
Located on the Bohai Sea coast in China, Vector Architects created the ‘Seashore Library‘, a concrete building facing the ocean. The structure of the building was inspired by the surrounding landscape and features a large rectangular window that offers panoramic views of the sea. Additionally, the two-story library building consists of an open concept reading area as well as a mediation space. On the idea behind it, the architects say: “From outside, it looks like a weathered rock that is pure and solid; but inside, what it contains is the rich feelings and experiences.”
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