Seeking to improve their outdated and overcrowded department library, the intention for the design of the Law school library aims at housing their growing book collection and creating a central focus for the school. After numerous studies and surveys indicated that students and faculties in Tsinghua hunger for open and easy-communication space, Zhubo based their concept on a people-oriented idea instead of a formalistic one. At the same time, they hoped for an eye-catching library that enlivens the campus, creating a destination that attracts both students and teachers. More images and architects’ description after the break.
The competition for the law library is held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Tsinghua University, which is one of the oldest and best universities in China since 1910s. They demand new buildings situated on existent buildings and look forward to new, special ones. The B site of the competition, which is the one we chose, is located at the heart of the campus and connects the old and new campus areas. The new project will shape public space and create new connections across the urban road, the Economics & Management Department, and the Nano center and Microelectronics Institute.
