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Southern Branch of the National Central Library& National Repository Library, Taiwan

Location
Hsin-yin County, Tainan City
Built year
2018(competition)
Category
Architecture
Client
the National Central Library
Floor area
51,000 m2
We have come up with the following key conceptual conclusions and design features: 
1 Humble Library 
Lightweight construction reduces the amount of cement used, the structure touches the earth lightly, the volume is low, and it harmonizes with the surrounding structure, allowing the building to maintain a humble posture, which reflects our interpretation of a library: Architecture is a moment in time, but knowledge is eternity. Library architecture is like a port where the treasure ship of books and wisdom can be anchored, continuing the eternal voyage of human civilization.
2 Public Library 
In response to the popularization of the concept of democracy and the advancement of collection technology, the design concept of de-ritualization creates a transparent and lightweight library through the construction of a slanted roof and large windows, so that the National Library can be close to the citizens in the community, and the Library can be a “library” to "non-library.
3 Eco-library 
uses design techniques to connect with the surrounding natural resources and restore the ecology of the old Bei Tong, creating a centralized green space, revitalizing the ecosystem of animals and plants, and at the same time, creating an eco-building that is bright and airy, with low energy consumption.
4 Library with Landscape 
The design configuration combines the urban landscape network in the Xinying urban plan, creates a cultural node in Xinying, connects the landscape axes, reduces the destruction of vegetation, highlights the existing landscape assets of the base, and integrates the library with the park's green space. 
5 Intelligent Library 
Functionality integrates nature and technology and transforms them into exhibition and educational energy, shaping the library of tomorrow.
6 Creative Library 
By providing a corner for reflection and meditation, a space for exchange and discussion, and a platform for real-time performances, the Library aims to promote exchange, stimulation and creativity among patrons, and to turn the Library into a more active space for knowledge production.
(Designed in collaboration with Matter Design, Hong Kong)
  • Hess Taichung Education Building

  • Hess Kindergarten Yuan-Lin School

  • Nalandabodhi Namkha Ösal

  • Administration Building, Taipower Aowanda Reservoir

  • Chiayi Art Museum

  • Dharma Drum Mountain Bow Yun Temple

  • On On Nature Restaurant

  • Leader School Discovery Campus

  • Leader School Fengchia Campus

  • Aoyama Dian Dian Residence

  • Chang Hua County Art Museum

  • Hotelday Teacape

  • Taifong Golf Course Club Houses

  • Tunghai University Humanities Building

  • Giant Inc. Design Center & Flagship Store

  • Library & Administration Building, Jiun-Tou High School

  • Chuang Yung Ting Skin Clinic

  • Jeou Gang Hydraulic Headquarter Building

  • Shi-Hu Police Station

  • Wen-Der Police Station

  • Kitazawa International Office

  • Lintronix Co., Ltd

  • Hsin Yin Machinery Works Factory

  • Novatecwheels Headquarter Building

  • Fuko Inc., Hou-Li Factory

  • Synchrotron Radiation Center Addition

  • J Residence

  • House H

  • House L

  • Wang Residence

  • C Residence

  • Student Dormitory of Pin-Pei Senior High School

  • Offshore Wind Power Maintenance Center Competition

  • Defense Park – A Botanical Observatory

  • Southern Branch of the National Central Library& National Repository Library, Taiwan

  • New Sports Center of Tunghai University

  • Hotel Project, Chunghwa Post.

  • Taipei Performance Music Center Competition

  • Tele-Communication Building, Yuan-Ze University (Competition)

  • Lin Nei Residence

  • Cheng Shin Rubber Inc. Xiamen Leisure Park Project

  • 雋 GEN by Matt Chen

  • SHO Restaurant

  • Librete Restaurant

  • 華固樂慕 CH宅

  • Drift Digital LTD office

  • 寶象鹽埕公設

  • MINIMAX

  • Pasture Yen Family

  • 富宇 L宅

  • JH 宅 renovation

  • 星野灶廚

  • Qin Mei Confinement Center

  • 石牌 CH宅

  • KUOCHEN Fugue

  • Qin Spa

  • HOUSE R

  • Hsin Yeh Housing

  • Jeou Gang Hydraulic Office

  • Hotel 53

  • KUOCHEN River Resident

  • KUOCHEN MRT

  • Wakayama Bokusui

  • Taipei Hoong Residence

  • Pregnancy care center, Yuan Lin

  • Hotel 52

  • Grass Mountain Chateau

  • All Your Family Happiness

  • Dafu Street Su house

  • ShoesBank

  • Peony Garden Japanese Restaurant

  • Bao Hua Jing Shuang Hallway

  • 捷安特 辦公室

  • 法鼓山 寶雲寺

  • 國城 鹽埕

  • Green Corridor at the Heart of Tanzi

  • Chung-Hsiao Elementary School Pedestrian Bridge

  • Marketing Reception Center, Formrum Construction Company

  • The Installation Art Project of the 81 Gas Explosion Memorial

  • Nankang Connectivity Platform

  • Principal Architect

    Ming-Wei Huang

  • Design Director

    Aber Lin

  • Partner & Head of Construction

    Hao-Min Hsu

  • Members

  • Honorable Mention, Taiwan Architecture Award, Admin. Building of Taipower Aowanda Reservoir

    2024

  • Good Design Award, Admin. Building of Taipower Aowanda Resevoir

    2024

  • iF Design Award, Tanzi Green Corridor

    2023

  • Jury Prize, Taiwan Architecture Award - Taifong Golf Course Clubhouses (collaborated with ÁLVARO SIZA+CARLOS CASTANHEIRA

    2021

  • Finalist, Taiwan Architecture Award - On On Nature Restaurant

    2021

  • First Prize, Taiwan Architecture Award - Chiayi Art Museum

    2021

  • Excellence Award, FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Chiayi Art Museum

    2021

  • First Prize, Competition of The Training Center of Taiwan Power Company

    2020

  • World Architecture Publication - Chiayi Art Museum

    2020

  • World Architecture Publication - On On Nature Restaurant

    2020

  • Award of Excellence, Taiwan Landscape Award - The Installation Art Project of the 81 Gas Explosion Memorial

    2018

  • Third Place, Southern Branch of the National Central Library & National Repository, Taiwan

    2018

  • Taiwan Outstanding Architects Award 2017

    2017

  • Chung-Hsiao Elementary School Pedestrian Bridge - Taichung City Space Design Award

    2016

  • Chang Hua County Art Museum - Taiwan Architecture Award shortlisted

    2016

  • Dharma Drum Mountain Bow-Yun Temple - Taiwan Interior Design Award

    2015

  • Jury Prize, Taiwan Interior Design Award - Pasture Yen Family

    2015

  • Chung-Hsiao Elementary School Pedestrian Bridge - FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards Golden Award

    2014

  • Chang Hua County Art Museum - FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards Golden Award

    2013

  • Wen-Der Police Station - 2010 Taiwan Architecture Award shortlisted

    2010

  • Wen-Der Police Station - ArchDaily Building of The Year 2010 Top 5

    2010

  • Wen-Der Police Station - AR Award for Emerging Architect Finalist

    2010

  • Jiun-tou Junior High School Library and Administration Center - WAACA 2008 shortlisted

    2008

  • China Architecture Media Award Young Architect Award Nomination

    2007

  • Tunghai University Humanities Building - Taiwan Architecture Award Honorable Mention

    2005

  • Tunghai University Humanities Building - Far Eastern Architectural Design Award 2004 Second Prize

    2004

Studiobase Architects, Design Group & Construction