# Sloping-Roofed Libraries The Pinch: Library and Community Center Helps Children in China By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-and-community-center References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/olivier-ottevaere-and-john-lin-the-pinch-4-12-2014/) & [fac.arch.hku.hk](http://fac.arch.hku.hk/staff/ottevaere-olivier/) The [Pinch Library and Community Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch) was built to help an area effected by an earthquake in 2012. Shuanghe Village in Yunnan Province in China had not been fully rebuilt over a year later, so architects Olivier Ottevaere and John Lin decided to try and help out the people in this area. With not a whole lot of space to build, the two decided on a small space against a concrete wall to build the library and community center. The roof has a sloping design, and can be access from the upper level of the concrete area, creating a play space for the children. When they are not playing, the kids can go inside and grab a book to read. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/olivier-ottevaere-and-john-lin-the-pinch-4-12-2014/), [fac.arch.hku.hk](http://fac.arch.hku.hk/staff/ottevaere-olivier/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sloping-roofed Libraries:** Opportunity for designing innovative and interactive library spaces with sloping roofs to create a unique experience for children and communities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create unconventional library spaces that integrate with the surrounding environment. - **Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions and libraries to implement creative designs that engage children and promote reading. - **Community Development:** Opportunity for community organizations and government bodies to invest in library and community center projects that can benefit local communities and provide a space for children to learn and interact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Memory-Grounded School Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library.md) - [Mushroom-Shaped Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-library.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md)