Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company Ning Field Lighting Design Corp., Ltd.
Lead Designers Dongning Wang
Other Designer's names Sun Xiaolei, Zhang Cheng, Wang Honglei, Zhou Lihua, Ling Junpan
Architecture Company China Architecture Design and Research Group
Client Jiaxing Xiutuo Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd
Photo Credits Li Ji, Ma Yuan, Yu Haiwei
Completion Date October 2023
Entry DescriptionThe library embodies both spirit and culture. Its design reflects the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity that defines the Beijing Institute of Technology, while also capturing the captivating essence of the Jiangnan water towns.
The library's lighting design is a poetic narrative that weaves together light and shadow, telling the story of the intricate interplay between time, space, and human emotion.
The entrance corridor bridge is illuminated in a way that's both sculptural and striking, showcasing technological ingenuity. The covered bridges spanning the river exhibit a mesmerizing, rhythmic beauty that enhances every step of the journey. Beyond the foundational lighting of the central corridor and the warmth provided by floor lamps, a "black hole" of knowledge is artfully carved into the seamless roof, which represents knowledge colliding with the ground to produce a circular reflection, symbolizing a harmonious confluence.
The main entrance square serves as a prelude to the Hall of Knowledge. The slim column lighting mimics a soft drizzle, while the circular eaves evoke the image of raindrops. The external cables capture the poetic essence of "late autumn curtains" in the Jiangnan water town. Indirect light bathes the space from above like a halo, creating a welcoming and guiding atmosphere.
