# Contemporary Magazine Libraries Beijing's Spring Whispers Book Club is a Relaxing Magazine Library By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magazine-library References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/886057/spring-whispers-book-club-fon-studio) & [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/office/fon-studio) A Beijing Hutong has been converted into the nation's first magazine library, offering guests a pleasant environment to sit back and enjoy some digestible literature. What makes this library so unique, aside from its contents, is its [modern architectural design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library), in which it pays homage to the residence's roots by preserving some elements from the original structure. Located next to a picturesque canal, the facility, dubbed, the Spring Whispers Book Club features an interior that's both modern and updated as it uses steel framework and features a clean color palette of light wood and white. Perfect for spending an afternoon, this revitalized building offers visitors a [variety of sitting areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapters-furniture) and a bar that offers drinks and light snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Magazine Libraries:** Opportunity for the creation of magazine libraries as unique and relaxed spaces for enjoying digestible literature. - **Modern Architectural Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate modern design elements while preserving the original structure of buildings. - **Revitalized Buildings:** Opportunity to transform old buildings into inviting spaces for leisure activities, such as reading and socializing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Library Services:** Opportunity to expand library services by creating specialized spaces like magazine libraries. - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation potential to blend modern architectural design with preservation techniques in conversion projects. - **Hospitality and Leisure:** Opportunity to repurpose old buildings into vibrant and inviting spaces that cater to the growing demand for unique leisure experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Mushroom-Shaped Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-library.md) - [Floating Wetland Bookstore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore.md) - [Contemporary Art Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espace-gabrielle-chanel.md) - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md) - [Book-Themed Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto.md) - [Shanghai Scented Bookstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-bookstore.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md)