Taichung City Library Shangfeng Branch Introduction
The Shangfeng Branch is Taichung City's first library themed around "environmental education." It has also won the "Building and Landscape Award" and the "Excellence Award" in the Best Planning and Design category at the National Excellence Construction Award in 2019. Located next to Shangfeng Elementary School, the library features a red brick exterior that echoes the nearby golden wheat fields and red maple leaves. It includes ecological grass swales, native plantings, and a spatial design that connects internal and external circulation, seamlessly integrating with the school and community. It's a beautiful place filled with the intimate coexistence of people and nature. The library's outdoor area boasts a diverse ecological landscape, with plantings of forage and nectar plants that attract butterflies and bees, making it an excellent venue for promoting environmental education. The interior design of the library employs a minimalist and understated style to create a refined spatial quality, paired with lightweight, neutral furniture and decor. Through the changes in natural light, readers can experience the library's rich spatial and environmental qualities. The text and images are provided by the Taichung City Library.
