House of Knowledge / Christoph Hesse Architects

The House of Knowledge is part of the 20 Bookhouses Initiative, envisioned to enrich community life across the rapidly growing metropolis of Xinyang, a city of 12 million in Henan Province, central China. Located in Yangshan Park, the project consists of two buildings: a community library with an exhibition hall and a tea house. Between them stretch three small lakes, embedded in a biodiverse landscape and surrounded by the urban fabric.

House of Knowledge / Christoph Hesse Architects
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  • architects: Christoph Hesse Architects
  • Location: Xinyang, China
  • Project Year: 2025
  • Photographs: Gabriel Dong
  • Photographs: Bu Xiaojun
  • Photographs: Courtesy of Christoph Hesse Architects
  • Area: 1000.0 m2

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