Chongqing Zhongshuge
Bookstore for X+Living
Incorporating the splendid landscape of Chongqing in the bookstore, the designer has created a space where the visitors may feel like in the charming Chongqing while reading. There are five types of reading area in total, each of which is like a wonderland with distinctive features. Chongqing Zhongshuge bookstore has provided the consumers with a more fancy experience that they are not able to gain through the online shopping.
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Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore Press Releases
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Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore Translations
Excited to make Chongqing Zhongshuge accessible in many languages through our translations: 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, Ogulitsa 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, Bookstore LA, Librairie LB, ຮ້ານຂາຍປື້ມ LO, Knygynas LT, Grāmatnīca LV, Книжарницата MK, Fivarotam-Boky MG, Kedai Buku MS, പുസ്തകശാല 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, Librărie RO, Книжный Магазин RU, ڪتاب اسٽور SD, Fale Tusi SM, Књижара SR, Stòr Leabhraichean GD, Chitoro Chemabhuku 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, Tindahan Sa Libro CEB, ʻo Ka Hale Puke Puke HAW, Phau Ntawv Nyeem HMN.
Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore Media Articles
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Unique Properties
Designer utilized the mirror ceiling in order to make the space seem more spacious. The visually stunning bookstore enables the readers to feel the magnificence of the cityscape in a closed and confined space, which is definitely a fantastic real-life experience that the internet simply could not offer. Designer also well-integrated the function and aesthetics in the Escher-like space, the ladder hall, by making the bookshelf into a ladder-like one where the readers could step on or down.
Tags
bookstore, chongqing, china, civic interiors, library, cultural
Production Technology
Chongqing Zhongshuge greets visitors with a simple glass facade covered with text. Once inside, scattered lampshade-shaped bookshelves are found throughout the dark brown lobby. On the other corner of the lobby is the kids reading room, where the bookshelves are built colorful with drawn landscape, buildings and transportation in Chongqing. Further down the corridor and the kids reading room is the main study, a ladder hall where the stair double as bookshelves and the mirrored ceiling overhead doubles the size of the already astonishing room.
Design Challenge
It is a great challenge to present the landscape of a city in a limited space, especially when it is a mountainous city. By utilizing the concept of ladder, the designer was able to show the complex geomorphic environment whereas high space utilization is hard to meet.
Project Duration
The project is finished in January 2019 in Chongqing, China.
Operation Flow
The Chongqing Zhongshuge greets visitors with a simple glass facade covered with text. The bookshelves reflect on the ground and form a tunnel of books that beckons visitors to follow it deeper into the space and knowledge. It is hoped that visitors to the bookstore can not only read good and new books, but also meet friends of the same interests.
Research
Zhongshuge has always strived to become a cultural landmark in the city where it locates. Therefore, designer try to find an element which can be abstracted from the culture of the city and strike a chord among the public.
Inspiration
As one of the largest inland city of mountains and rivers in the world, Chongqing is a city full of surprises and wonderful and charming corners. Since ancient times, its landscape and numerous historical sites have attracted many ancient writers and calligraphers. Until today, Chongqing is still a city of attraction to everyone. Designer intended to present the splendid landscape of Chongqing in the bookstore so that the visitors may feel like in the charming city while reading.
Image Credits
Image#1: Photographer Shao Feng, Chongqing Zhongshuge, 2019. Image#2: Photographer Shao Feng, Chongqing Zhongshuge, 2019. Image#3: Photographer Shao Feng, Chongqing Zhongshuge, 2019. Image#4: Photographer Shao Feng, Chongqing Zhongshuge, 2019. Image#5: Photographer Shao Feng, Chongqing Zhongshuge, 2019.
Project Overview
Chongqing 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 Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore.
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Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore: A Literary Wonderland Reflecting the Splendid Landscape of Chongqing
In January 2019, Li Xiang, the founder of X+Living Architectural Design, completed the Chongqing Zhongshuge bookstore in China, a literary wonderland that reflects the splendid landscape of Chongqing, offering visitors a unique and immersive reading experience.
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