Liyuan Library

The LiYuan Library is located in the village of Huairou, about 2 hours from the center of Beijing. The library was designed as a place for serenity, blending it in with the nature that surrounds it. The library is built on a slope, which makes the entrance of the library dark and small. Once inside and through the darkness, the library opens up to a room of windows, fashioned around book shelves and cubbies. The library was designed by Li Xiaodong Atelier and built in 2011. (Archdaily.com)

For more information about the Liyuan Library, visit the Arch20 Website.