Mecanoo cloaks palatial Tainan Public Library with decorative aluminium cladding
Patterned aluminium panels wrap the stepped exterior of the Tainan Public Library, which Dutch studio Mecanoo and local office MAYU Architects have completed in southern Taiwan.
The 37,000-square-metre library, located in the city of Tainan, houses over a million books, alongside collections of music, films and modern art.
Its palatial, staggered form was designed by Mecanoo and MAYU Architects to pay homage to local vernacular, including the city's old temples with cantilevered roofs.
Above: Tainan Public Library references local temples. Top image: it has an inverted stepped form
"The oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan has a rich history influenced by different cultures," explained Mecanoo.
"There are remnants of maritime trade with Europe in the 17th century, of the Chinese Ming Dynasty and Japanese settlements from the beginning of the 20th century." It is wrapped in decorative aluminium cladding
"The city is rich in temples, including the famous 17th century Confucius Temple with its cantilevered roofs and beautifully carved ceilings," added the studio.
"The new library takes from this history, is inspired by the local culture and has been designed for the tropical climate of Tainan."
Its stepped form creates sheltered outdoor space
From afar, Tainan Public Library is distinguished by its large, overhanging upper floor, which is enclosed by aluminium panels adorned with ornate, floral cut-outs.
According to Mecanoo, these panels are ...
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