The Water Drop Library is a new, stylish, and rather unconventionally designed library. It is located on a hillside above Shuangyue Bay near Huizhou City in China's Guangdong Province.
The White Drop Library was designed by Chinese studio 3andwich Design who embraced a minimalist white palette with modernist sensibilities. The building contains two distinct parts, including a circular structure that connects to a long white wall. The books are located in the circular volume, slotted in shelving that is integrated into the internal wall. 3andwich Design installed floor-to-ceiling windows, as well, to reveal breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the sea. The building is also topped with a circular pool, which is rather unexpected for an establishment of this type.
Beautiful Circular Libraries
3andwich Design Unveils the Water Drop Library in China
Trend Themes
1. Circular Libraries - The trend of building modern circular libraries can provide unique aesthetic appeal and design opportunities for cities and architects.
2. Minimalist Design - Embracing a minimalist white palette with modernist sensibilities in building design can provide unique opportunities for new and unconventional structures.
3. Integrated Shelving - Using integrated shelving into the internal wall in circular structures for libraries can maximize book storage and available space in buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can capitalize on the trend of circular libraries and embrace minimalist design to create attractive, modern buildings.
2. Libraries and Education - The libraries and education industry can adopt the trend of circular library designs to create modern, attractive libraries that encourage learning and exploration.
3. Tourism and Travel - With their aesthetically-pleasing design and breathtaking views, circular libraries can provide unique attractions for tourists and travelers to visit.