The Water Drop Library is a new, stylish, and rather unconventionally designed library. It is located on a hillside above Shuangyue Bay near Huizhou City in China's Guangdong Province.
The White Drop Library was designed by Chinese studio 3andwich Design who embraced a minimalist white palette with modernist sensibilities. The building contains two distinct parts, including a circular structure that connects to a long white wall. The books are located in the circular volume, slotted in shelving that is integrated into the internal wall. 3andwich Design installed floor-to-ceiling windows, as well, to reveal breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the sea. The building is also topped with a circular pool, which is rather unexpected for an establishment of this type.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Circular Libraries
- The trend of building modern circular libraries can provide unique aesthetic appeal and design opportunities for cities and architects.
- Minimalist Design
- Embracing a minimalist white palette with modernist sensibilities in building design can provide unique opportunities for new and unconventional structures.
- Integrated Shelving
- Using integrated shelving into the internal wall in circular structures for libraries can maximize book storage and available space in buildings.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can capitalize on the trend of circular libraries and embrace minimalist design to create attractive, modern buildings.
- Libraries and Education
- The libraries and education industry can adopt the trend of circular library designs to create modern, attractive libraries that encourage learning and exploration.
- Tourism and Travel
- With their aesthetically-pleasing design and breathtaking views, circular libraries can provide unique attractions for tourists and travelers to visit.
