Huashang College Library Complex
Education, Health + Research
Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou Huashang College
Project 2023 – 2024
About this project
Library Complex has 34,000m² tailored to the diverse needs of one of China’s fastest-growing private universities.
The building is articulated in three distinctive stacked volumes, each serving a unique purpose: a library; administration workplace; and short-term accommodation for university staff and visitors.
The library is envisioned as a dynamic hub of learning and community engagement. Key features include a large auditorium lecture hall and two medium-sized lecture halls, offering flexible, multifunctional spaces.
Workplace floors are designed with adaptability for the needs of library administration while the accommodation facilities are arranged with 26 standard rooms per floor.
The facade integrates traditional elements with contemporary design, drawing inspiration from the Xin Hui campus’s inherent material and colour palette. The ordered grid brings clarity and structure with a series of balconies adding outdoor shaded spaces.
