InnoCentre Library
  • Category Interior design
  • Project Name InnoCentre Library
  • Company Name Ado Designs and Public Art Consultants
  • Name of Designer
    Yip Sui Ka
  • Type Institutional
  • Completion Date 2008-07
  • Location
    Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
  • Concept
    In this designer library the form of the bookshelves inspired by the structure of a ...Read More
    In this designer library, the form of the bookshelves, inspired by the structure of a book, takes centre stage. ...Collapse
  • Use of space
    The layout plan is formed around the organisation of the bookshelves with all original walls ...Read More
    The layout/plan is formed around the organisation of the bookshelves, with all original walls removed to accommodate them. The central bookshelf can be removed to create a small conference/meeting room or to enlarge the space. Floor-to-ceiling glass used at the front of the library creates an inviting atmosphere, and again opens up the room. ...Collapse
  • Use of Colours, Materials / List of Major Materials
    Each of the double-sided shelves is comprised of three thick separate panels each either red ...Read More
    Each of the double-sided shelves is comprised of three thick, separate panels, each either red, white or pink. The shelves are formed in the square sections cut out of each panel, and as each panel has these squares at slightly different places, a striking geometric pattern is created. ...Collapse
  • Lighting Scheme
    Natural light from windows and the glass front and doors is supplemented with ceiling lights.
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