The Taichung Green Museumbrary Blends Library and Art Museum in Taiwan
Amy Duong — July 22, 2025 — Art & Design
References: sanaa.co.jp
Taichung Green Museumbrary by SANAA is a 58,000 m² cultural landmark on the edge of Taichung’s Central Park, opening December 2025. Designed by Pritzker-winning architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa in collaboration with Ricky Liu & Associates, it merges eight low-rise glass volumes wrapped in a luminous mesh façade that appears to float amid greenery.
The design promotes transparency and public engagement with shaded plazas, multiple entrances, and a rooftop "Cultural Forest" that further integrates the building into its parkland setting. Spanning both the Taichung Public Library and the Taichung Art Museum, the complex supports over one million physical and digital volumes alongside 40,000 ft² of gallery space.
Its dual-layer façade diffuses light while reducing solar heat, embodying a “library in a park, museum in a forest” philosophy. As SANAA explains, the building “connects learning and communication for people,” blending art, literature, and nature into a cohesive, multifaceted civic hub
Image Credit: SANAA
The design promotes transparency and public engagement with shaded plazas, multiple entrances, and a rooftop "Cultural Forest" that further integrates the building into its parkland setting. Spanning both the Taichung Public Library and the Taichung Art Museum, the complex supports over one million physical and digital volumes alongside 40,000 ft² of gallery space.
Its dual-layer façade diffuses light while reducing solar heat, embodying a “library in a park, museum in a forest” philosophy. As SANAA explains, the building “connects learning and communication for people,” blending art, literature, and nature into a cohesive, multifaceted civic hub
Image Credit: SANAA
Trend Themes
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Hybrid Cultural Spaces — The fusion of library and art museum at the Taichung Green Museumbrary exemplifies a growing trend in creating multifunctional cultural spaces that enhance user experience and community engagement.
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Sustainable Architecture — The dual-layer façade and integration with the surrounding natural environment at the Taichung Green Museumbrary highlight a shift toward architectural designs that prioritize energy efficiency and harmony with nature.
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Interactive Public Engagement — Incorporating shaded plazas and multiple entrances, the Taichung Green Museumbrary offers a new approach to fostering public interaction and making cultural institutions more accessible.
Industry Implications
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Architectural Design — The innovative design of the Taichung Green Museumbrary showcases how architectural firms can create iconic structures that blend aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility.
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Cultural Institutions — By blending elements of libraries and museums, the Taichung Green Museumbrary illustrates potential developments in cultural institutions aiming to diversify their offerings and attract wider audiences.
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Sustainable Building Materials — The construction of the Taichung Green Museumbrary presents an opportunity for the sustainable building materials industry to contribute through innovations like the luminous mesh façade and solar heat reduction technologies.
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