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Library in the Field of Chrysanthemums / ATELIER XI

Description sent by the project team. The library is situated in a vast chrysanthemum plantation at the foot of Yuntai Mountain. The architect was invited to design a multifunctional building for community use. It accommodates chrysanthemum tea tasting, book reading, small-scale musical performances, agricultural education workshops and tool storage.
Architecture as a Village. To avoid imposing a single large volume on the flower field landscape, the architect divided the functions into five small, dispersed cubic elements. These interconnected yet relatively private cubic volumes not only avoid interference between different functions, but also offer unobstructed views of the landscape in various directions while hosting different types of activities. The architecture, made up of distinct individual units, resembles a miniature village. The exterior of each unit is inspired by the silhouette of local homes, featuring pitched roofs in the traditional architectural style found in the region. With soaring roofs oriented in multiple directions, the library fully captures the enchanting views from all sides of the flower field.