The Storytelling Platform/ Wu JianQuan
Elementary School Library at the Western Academy of Beijing
Firm LocationBeijing, China
Companystudio vapore
Lead ArchitectErica Borsa
Design TeamErica Borsa, Tina Tiang, Hongyu Yu, Yumi Zhang
ClientWestern Academy of Beijing
Project Videohttps://youtu.be/lDjDDV5RhT4?si=LNbOkDOPpqv08mVz
Studio Vapore, in collaboration with WAB Elementary School, unveils a magical library at the heart of the campus. Merging fairy tales with Chinese architecture, this project serves as both a reading space and a venue for classes. Chinese architectural elements subtly permeate the design, creating a fairy tale ambiance. Circular bookshelves form cozy reading nooks, while interactive features like periscopes and whispering tubes add to the enchantment. A central spiral staircase leads to a second-floor classroom overlooking the literary realm.