Samsung Library No. 3, supported by the Shaanxi Hope Project / Wall Architects of XAUAT

As part of the Samsung (China) Semiconductor Corporate Social Responsibility program, Yuan Architecture Studio has completed a series of three rural school libraries since 2020 at the foothills of the Qinling Mountains. The first, "Zhongnan Book Pavilion" (2021), revitalized its campus environment; the second, "Qin Feng Book Pavilion" (2023), created a shared space bridging school and village life. Through these projects, we recognized that rural construction requires a clear distinction between architect-controlled elements and open-ended components—inviting teachers and students to co-shape their environment. This approach aligns closely with N. John Habraken's concept of "Open Building."

Samsung Library No. 3, supported by the Shaanxi Hope Project / Wall Architects of XAUAT
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  • architects: Wall Architects of XAUAT
  • Location: Xi'An, China
  • Project Year: 2025
  • Photographs: Jinquan Kong
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  • Area: 350.0 m2

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