Wormhole Library by MAD Architects

The Wormhole Library is a curved structure that serves as a multi-functional building, allowing visitors to read, enjoy the sea views and attend open-air performances. Located in a key area of the Hainan free-trade island, the project is part of a governmental-launched initiative to rejuvenate Haikou Bay. Within the library, people interact directly with both the sky and the sea. Humans are no longer the dominant beings, and architecture is no longer the dominant vessel. The visitor experience is instead a “glimpse into the universe” – abstract but infinite. 

Transcending time and space, the multi-functional building takes on a “wormhole” shape and is cast in white concrete, using both a CNC and 3D printed model and ensuring accuracy and seamlessness. The curved concrete walls not only serve as an organic architectural structure, but also connect the ceiling, ground, and walls together. Holes of varying sizes allow the architecture to breathe, while also letting natural light flood the interior. The grey spaces of the exterior corridors provide shaded spots for passers-by to stop and rest.

The Wormhole Library allows visitors to temporarily remove themselves from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Composed of two parts, the 690-square-meter interior reading space can store approximately 10,000 books, a café, and a terrace; and the 300-square-meter public rest area is equipped with a bicycle parking system, public bathrooms, and shower areas. The project is currently under construction. 

References:

www.i-mad.com

www.archdaily.com

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