A park you can walk into—and suddenly you’re inside eight silver cubes that want you to get lost on purpose.
Public library in Taichung, Taiwan.
Visitor Guide
Start outside and choose one ‘cube’ to commit to; SANAA’s circulation is deliberately disorienting, so set a rendezvous point (the main lobby) before you roam.
From Central Park paths on the north edge, sunrise for the softest facade glow; inside, late morning for airy, shadowless light.
Opened to the public on 13 Dec 2025; expect museum-style hours and occasional ticketing for special exhibitions—library zones typically have freer access.
The mesh-like envelope is a perceptual device: it de-materializes volume and makes the building read like atmosphere.
2–3 hrs
Design & Structure
Designed as multiple volumes with continuous public ground and bridges—digital massing studies, daylight modeling, and iterative circulation prototyping (SANAA’s signature: spatial ambiguity engineered with precision).
Lightweight metal mesh/screen facades + glass + concrete cores; materiality matters because it blurs inside/outside and makes ‘cubes’ feel weightless.
Engineering is about tying multiple volumes with bridges/skywalks while keeping the ground plane porous and drift-friendly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Taichung Main Public Library?+
Taichung Main Public Library was designed by SANAA and completed in 2025. It is located in Xitun District, Taiwan.
Where is Taichung Main Public Library located?+
Taichung Main Public Library is located in Xitun District, Taiwan. Its coordinates are 24.1930°, 120.6546°.
When was Taichung Main Public Library built?+
Taichung Main Public Library was completed in 2025. It was designed by SANAA.
Can I visit Taichung Main Public Library?+
Taichung Main Public Library is a real building in Xitun District that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.