Shenzhen Library
Guangdong · China
Pay a visit into Shenzhen Library to experience the self-study and book reading atmosphere by hard working Shenzhen locals, your guide will introduce to you the well advanced cutting edge technology applied to the library, like the book circulation system, book shower machine and online book reservation and acquisition machine, smart and innovative technology. The library opens everyday except Monday.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Shenzhen Library
Welcome to the Shenzhen Library, a cornerstone of the Futian Cultural District and a stunning manifestation of this city's dedication to intellectual life. Designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Arata Isozaki,…
Listen in the app2The Glass Facade — Transparency and Civic Light
Standing here before the grand glass facade of the Shenzhen Library, one can truly appreciate Arata Isozaki's vision of 'transparent urbanism.' This massive wall of glass and steel is not just an aesthetic statement; it is a…
Listen in the app3The Grand Atrium and Vertical Reading Rooms
Step inside, and the true volume of the Shenzhen Library reveals itself. The grand atrium is a cathedral of light. …
Listen in the app4The Drone Delivery Port — Logistics Meets Literature
We now find ourselves at one of the most uniquely 'Shenzhen' features of this library: the Meituan drone delivery port. Located on an accessible terrace or nearby plaza, this automated kiosk is part of the city's pioneering…
Listen in the app5The 24-Hour Book Bar — The City That Never Stops Reading
As we head toward the edge of the library complex, we find the 24-Hour Book Bar, often known as 'Shu Ba.' This is a space that truly encapsulates the spirit of the 'City of Reading.' While the main library has standard operating…
Listen in the app6The Connection to the Concert Hall — A Cultural Nexus
Finally, let us look at the physical and conceptual link between the Shenzhen Library and its twin, the Shenzhen Concert Hall. Both were designed by Isozaki as part of the same master plan, and they are joined by a common plaza…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Shenzhen Library, I hope you have been moved by the profound synergy of culture and technology that exists here. This is not just a building; it is a declaration of the city's identity. …
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What is Shenzhen Library?
Shenzhen Library is a place in Guangdong · China with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangdong · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.5464, 114.0572 |
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