Project details

Since ancient times, Fuzhou has been the land of Minyue people. it is also known for shipbuilding and shipping and the birthplace of Chinese shippbuilding culture. Now, located at the former site of the naval school, the library is equipped with "ship cabin and reading space", echoing the spirit of "building ships and educating talents at the same time" from more than 100 years ago. The designer tries to use a new metaphor to inherit and express its local culture and integrate the spirit into people's daily lives.

Interior Details

Parts of the Ship In addition to the abstract expression of a ship's space, the design concept also uses the shipbuilding parts as decorative elements, enhancing the image of a ship with many details. For example, the railing, steel ladder and cargo box are re-interpreted in a modern fashion. The new design language and new material are mixed and matched with the old space and structural form in contrast. The combination of the new and the old indicates the time span of the cultural contents of the library, and this design spreads the spirit of shipbuilding culture into each and every corner of the space.