Guiyang Zhongshuge
Bookstore for X+Living
With the mountainous corridors and stalactite grotto-looking bookshelves, the bookstore introduces the readers into a world of Karst cave. In this way, the design team brings fantastic visual experience while at the same time spreads the local characteristics and culture to a larger crowds. Guiyang Zhongshuge has been a cultural feature and urban landmark in Guiyang city. In addition, it also bridges the gap of the cultural atmosphere in Guiyang.
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Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore Press Releases
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Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore Translations
Bringing Guiyang Zhongshuge closer to you with translations in multiple languages: Bookstore EN, Boekwinkel AF, Librari SQ, የመጻሕፍት መደብር AM, المكتبة AR, Գրախանութ HY, Kitab Mağazası AZ, Denda EU, Кнігарня BE, বইয়ের দোকান BN, Knjižara BS, Книжарница BG, စာအုပ်ဆိုင် MY, Llibreria CA, Malo Ogulitsira Mabuku NY, 书店 ZH, Libreria CO, Knjižara HR, Knihkupectví CS, Boghandel DA, Boekhandel NL, Librejo EO, Raamatupood ET, Kirjakauppa FI, Librairie FR, Libraría GL, წიგნების მაღაზია KA, Buchhandlung DE, Βιβλιοπωλείο EL, બુક સ્ટોર GU, Libreri HT, Kantin Sayar Da Littattafai HA, חנות ספרים HE, किताबों की दुकान HI, Könyvesbolt HU, Toko Buku ID, Siopa Leabhar GA, Ebe A Na-Ere Akwụkwọ IG, Bókabúð IS, Libreria IT, 書店 JA, Toko Buku JV, ಪುಸ್ತಕದಂಗಡಿ KN, Кітап Дүкені KK, បណ្ណាគារ KM, Ububiko Bwibitabo RW, Китеп Дүкөнү KY, 서점 KO, Pirtûkxane KU, Bibliopolium LA, Librairie LB, ຮ້ານຂາຍປື້ມ LO, Knygynas LT, Grāmatnīca LV, Книжарницата MK, Ny Fivarotam-Boky MG, Kedai Buku MS, പുസ്തക സ്റ്റോർ ML, Librerija MT, Whare Pukapuka MI, बुक स्टोअर MR, Номын Дэлгүүр MN, किताब पसल NE, Bokhandel NO, ପୁସ୍ତକ ଦୋକାନ OR, ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੁਕਾਨ PA, کتابفروشی FA, Księgarnia PL, د کتاب پلورنځي PS, Livraria PT, Librăria RO, Книжный Магазин RU, ڪتاب اسٽور SD, Fale Tusi SM, Књижара SR, Stòr Leabhraichean GD, Bookstore SN, පොත් සාප්පුව SI, Kníhkupectvo SK, Knjigarna SL, Dukaanku SO, Lebenkele La Libuka ST, Librería ES, Toko Buku SU, Duka La Vitabu SW, Bokhandel SV, புத்தகக் கடை TA, పుస్తక దుకాణం TE, Мағозаи Китоб TG, ร้านหนังสือ TH, Kitap Dükany TK, Ang Bookstore TL, Kitapçı TR, Китап Кибете TT, كىتابخانا UG, Книгарня UK, کتابوں کی دکان UR, Kitob Do'koni UZ, Hiệu Sách VI, Siop Lyfrau CY, Boekhannel FY, Ivenkile Yeencwadi XH, בוקסטאָר YI, Ile Itawe YO, Isitolo Sezincwadi ZU, 書店 ZY, Bookstore CEB, ʻo Ka Hale Puke Puke HAW, Phau Ntawv Nyeem HMN.
Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore Media Articles
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Unique Properties
The purpose of Zhongshuge is to build the most beautiful bookstore in China. According to this aim, Guiyang Zhongshuge not only pursues aesthetics in its design, but also combines local cultural characteristics and local conditions, and creates entity bookstores with rich differentiation. The most distinctive karst landform of Guiyang was moved into the interior, which bringing readers a cave-like experience.
Tags
bookstore, guiyang, china, civic interiors, library, cultural
Production Technology
In terms of the cultural and creative corridor, where rows of stalactites down the ground against the black glass of the ground seem like infinitely extended waiting for readers to explore. On the book stand of ship type, chandeliers are shelved going along the water flow on the ground, which introduce readers through the treasures of knowledge. The cultural and creative area takes the conception of karst landform. The mountain-shaped bookshelves are intertwined and wind along the path.
Design Challenge
To create karst landform in this shopping mall, first of all, designers need to consider whether the height of the floor matches the actual environment. And when creating the cave environment, designers need to consider how to restore the real scene more vividly under the premise of ensuring the safety of readers.
Project Duration
The project is finished in October 2018 in Guiyang, China.
Operation Flow
Designers pay attention to the experiential needs of consumers and create a comfortable and mysterious reading environment for readers. The Guiyang Zhongshuge has become not only a bookstore, but also a comprehensive experience place integrating thinking, reading, leisure and chatting. Inspired by the environment, readers can explore the treasures of knowledge.
Research
With the impact of online shopping on traditional bookstores, designers are keenly aware of the growth of consumer experiential demand. By designing mysterious and fantastic bookstores with rich cultural connotations, readers are attracted to enter physical bookstores and the reading experience brought by physical bookstores.
Inspiration
The inspiration of Guiyang Zhongshuge comes from natural landscape of Guizhou, geographical features and original cultural, for example, the prototype of cultural and creative area is karst landform peculiar to Guizhou.
Image Credits
Image#1: Photographer Shao Feng, Guiyang Zhongshuge, 2018. Image#2: Photographer Shao Feng, Guiyang Zhongshuge, 2018. Image#3: Photographer Shao Feng, Guiyang Zhongshuge, 2018. Image#4: Photographer Shao Feng, Guiyang Zhongshuge, 2018. Image#5: Photographer Shao Feng, Guiyang Zhongshuge, 2018.
Project Overview
Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore has been a Platinum winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
Platinum Recognition
Li Xiang was recognized with the coveted Platinum A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore.
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Guiyang Zhongshuge: A Spectacular Cultural Landmark in China
Li Xiang's mesmerizing Guiyang Zhongshuge, a unique bookstore experience, was completed in October 2018 in Guiyang, China, and has become a cultural feature and urban landmark, bridging the gap of the cultural atmosphere in Guiyang.
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