# Floating Wetland Bookstore Xixi Goldmye Bookstore Alters an Abandoned Office into a Reading Space By Amy Duong | Published 2025-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore References: [theplan.it](https://www.theplan.it/award-2025-retail/xixi-goldmye-bookstore-reading-fields-within-nature-atelier-wenarch)  The Xixi Goldmye Bookstore in Hangzhou transforms a 20-year-old, forgotten office into a radiant public library perched above the Xixi National Wetland. Atelier Wen’Arch stripped the original structure to its concrete columns, rebuilding it as an open, U-shaped pavilion that appears to hover over the water. Cantilevered laminated pine “book beams” bring warmth, structure, and integrated lighting while allowing natural ventilation. A sculptural “Book Tower” stacks intimate reading mezzanines around a steel grid, offering vertical nooks with views. On the opposite side, a waterside pavilion with stepped seating extends into the wetland, blurring the line between interior and landscape. Large glazing and deep eaves flood the interior with daylight, creating a contemplative environment where the sky, water, and books meet. The design transforms the site into a cultural landmark that celebrates both literature and its natural surroundings. Image Credit: Atelier Wen’Arch ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 46% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Efforts to repurpose abandoned structures into environmentally integrated designs offer new pathways for sustainable architecture. - **Integration of Nature and Spaces:** Designs that blend natural landscapes with built environments are fostering a new appreciation for the harmony between architecture and ecosystems. - **Adaptive Reuse:** Transforming outdated or unused buildings into vibrant cultural spaces showcases the potential of adaptive reuse in urban development. - **Cultural Landmarks:** Reimagining spaces with significant architectural designs can transform them into cultural landmarks that draw public engagement and tourism. ### Who This Affects Most - **Green Architecture:** The field of green architecture is finding inspiration in designs that merge sustainability with aesthetic appeal, like the floating wetland bookstore. - **Urban Development:** Urban development can greatly benefit from the adaptive reuse of buildings, prioritizing innovative solutions that reflect both history and modern design. - **Publishing Industry:** By reimagining bookstores in novel environments, the publishing industry finds new opportunities to create immersive literary experiences. - **Cultural Tourism:** With an increase in architectural attractions, cultural tourism is evolving to include unique spaces that marry art and nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shell Pavilion Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-book-pavilion.md) - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [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) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Historic Academy Spatial Bookstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weishan-chongzheng-academy-bookstore.md)