This futuristic library is an architectural marvel, but its walls are lined with fake books

Tianjin Binhai Library just opened its doors in China, but many of its bookshelves are lined with fake books. The interior and exterior design is stunning, but the fast-track construction process led MVRDV, the architecture firm commissioned with the project, to abandon their plans on making the upper bookshelf floors accessible through rooms behind the auditorium. A more detailed story on this controversy can be found here. Read more…

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