Shocking! The Future Architectural Aesthetics of Chinese Libraries

Hello everyone! A detailed travel guide for Shenzhen Library North Branch.
Shenzhen Library North is one of the first major cultural facilities of the new era built and completed in Shenzhen. It has a construction area of ​​about 72,000 square meters, 6 floors above ground and 3 floors underground. It is designed to hold 8 million books and provide 2,500 seats. Its total investment is about 1.2 billion yuan.

The library is positioned as a large-scale comprehensive and intelligent library integrating document collection, national reading, social education, ideological exchange, cultural inheritance and creative creation. It not only has the functions of a public library, but also serves as the city's document adjustment library and Shenzhen's "City of Libraries" joint editing center, network data center and document allocation center. The library has many special libraries and interactive learning spaces, and has the largest underground intelligent three-dimensional library in the country, equipped with advanced facilities such as large-scale rapid sorting system, vertical track access system and electronic seeding wall system.

As of July 2024, Shenzhen Library North was officially opened on December 28, 2023. After the opening, 6,000 reservations will be available in the public service area and 2,000 reservations will be available in the children's area every day. Readers can submit a reservation for admission through the Shenzhen Library WeChat official account one day in advance, and present the reservation voucher to enter the venue after arriving at the library. The specific opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-21:00. The housekeeping is done on Mondays. The 1F Reading Hall is open from Monday to Sunday 7:00-23:00. Legal holidays will be notified separately.

Location: Located at the intersection of Tenglong Road and Zhongmei Road in Longhua District.

Transportation:

• Subway: Take Line 4 or Line 6 to Hongshan Station and walk to the library in a few minutes.

• Bus: There are many bus lines stopping nearby, such as [specify the specific bus number and stop].

Architectural Features: The exterior adopts a unique design similar to white fish scales, creating a visually stunning effect. The interior space is spacious, with a large atrium and elegant book walls.

Opening hours: Open from 9:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. The 1F reading room is open from 7:00 to 23:00.

Collection Features: The collection is rich and covers various fields and genres. There are rare and precious books, as well as newly published books to meet different interests.

Exhibition Features: Regularly hold a variety of exhibitions, including art exhibitions, historical displays and cultural exhibitions, providing a rich visual and intellectual experience.

When you visit:

• Remember to make an appointment in advance through the Shenzhen Library WeChat official account.

• Take your time to explore each floor and enjoy the peaceful reading atmosphere.

Hope you have a great time at Shenzhen Library North! Let us know what you think in the comments.
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