In winning the competition, ZHA has added to its growing portfolio of contemporary architecture in China.
The complex boasts sinewy lines that are both a signature of ZHA and a nod to the surrounding landscape.
The form is intended to mimic the valleys carved by the Jinghe River through the mountains.
These spaces are interlinked via elevated courtyards, gardens, and walkways.
In true cutting-edge fashion, the library will include immersive virtual reality technologies alongside traditional print materials.
The theater, which accommodates 450 people, can be adapted for many different events.
Its organic, curving design is based on the form of the Jinghe River.
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