Xiangmi Park Science Library | MLA+

Xiangmi Park Science Library is designed By MLA+, For Shenzhen standards, Xiangmi Park is a historic place. Originally used as an agricultural research center, in recent years and with the quick extension of Shenzhen it has seen a steady decline in its use. With the new surrounding, it has the potential to become a city park for the local community while also fulfilling an educational function with the aim of developing a more healthy lifestyle.

photography by © Vlad Feoktistov

The masterplan proposed keeps much of the existing layout but enriches it with more possibilities to experience nature. New landscapes are added that serve as both, recreational open space and educational field.

photography by © Vlad Feoktistov

The buildings in the park seek to engage with the nature around them in many different ways. Rather than being an intrusion, they are devices that reveal some of the qualities of the local natural environment. In doing so, they stand in the tradition of classical Chinese garden architecture and at the same time, they are activators in a contemporary and accessible open park.

photography by © Vlad Feoktistov

Project Info:
Architects: MLA+
Location: Xiangmi Park, 30 Nongyuan Rd, Futian Qu, Shenzhen Shi, Guangdong Sheng, China
Design Team: Markus Appenzeller, Pinar Bozoglan, Qian Li, Martin Probst, Brechtje Spreeuwers, Magdalena Szczypka, Roland Winkler
Area: 1,500 m2
Project Year: 2017
Photographs: Vlad Feoktistov, Lard Buurman
Manufacturers: LG Electronics
Project Name: Xiangmi Park Science Library