The Botanical Library's concept of "Green Enveloping a Cultural Landscape" stems from a respect for nature and a commitment to symbiosis. The site is lush with trees, birdsong, and squirrels roaming through the woods, creating a vibrant ecosystem. The design, informed by the site itself, selected and preserved native trees larger than 300mm in diameter, creating a harmonious blend between the building and the forest.
The building's form is inspired by a gently falling leaf, symbolizing the continuity of knowledge and nature. This "leaf" is more than just a roof; it is integrated into the landscape. The gently curled leaf forms the main space of the Botanical Library below, while the upper surface transforms into a grassy slope, extending and connecting to the existing forest. This form not only echoes the flexible gestures of nature, but also lends the building a light and unassuming presence within its surroundings.
In terms of spatial design, openings and courtyards within the library allow the native trees to freely flow through the building and into the interior. Reading amidst the trees, visitors experience the light, shadows, wind, and scent.
Bio YIJIAN Architects was founded in 2016. YIJIAN has always upheld the purpose of research-based design. YIJIAN believes that each project has its own unique specialty that cannot be copied. Our job is to find the value through research, so that it can become the core competitiveness and sustainable influence of the project.
YIJIAN's projects focus on Spatial Aesthetics, Sustainability and Social Significance. YJA has won multiple awards.
Other prizes Project: Chengdu Chuntai Yue ·Rural Health Care Community 1.2022 Pro+ Award - Gold Award of Public Buildings from Shanghai Institute of Architecture 2.2023I CONIC AWARDS WINNER Award from the German Design Association 3.2024 German National Design Award from German Design Association Project: Chengdu Chuntai Wang Rehabilitation Hospital and Rehabilitation Care Institutions 1.2022 Pro+Award - Silver Award for Public Buildings from Shanghai Architecture Society 2.2023 ICONIC AWARDS WINNER Award from the German Design Association 3.2023 World Architecture Festival's health building category, short list 4.2024 International Property Awards, health building category Project: Chengdu Chuntai Rural Health and Wellness Complex 1.2024 Pro+ Award - Gold Award of Planning from Shanghai Institute of Architecture Project: Suzhou Shantang Phase IV Renewal Plan 1.2022 A'DESIGN Award - Bronze Award of Urban Planning and Design from Italian Design Association Project: The 12th Mine Hospital Renewal Design 1.2024 A'DESIGN Award - Bronze Award of Architectural Design from Italian Design Association 2.2024 World Architecture Festival's Future Projects category, short list Project: Heilongtan Reservoir Jinsha Island Biodiversity Planning and Birding Design 1.2024 A+ Awards, Special Nomination Award for Landscape category
