## SanAA’s Taichung Green Museumbrary: A Triumph of Cultural Vision
SANAA, a leading Japanese studio, has achieved a monumental milestone: the completion of its largest cultural project yet, the Taichung Green Museumbrary in Taiwan. This stunning structure, a testament to the city’s vibrant cultural landscape, promises to not only beautify the historic landmark but also ignite a new wave of artistic expression and community engagement.
The museumbrary’s design is a reflection of the city’s commitment to preserving its heritage. Its blocky, textured facades, composed of a combination of reclaimed timber and reclaimed brick, create a visually captivating space. The inclusion of a rooftop terrace, with panoramic views of the park and city skyline, further enhances the museum’s appeal.
The completion of the Taichung Green Museumbrary is a testament to SANAA’s dedication to creating a space that fosters creativity and celebrates Taiwan’s rich artistic heritage. It is a powerful symbol of the studio’s vision and its unwavering commitment to the cultural community.
SANAA’s work has not only beautified the Taichung Green Museumbrary but has also attracted a significant number of visitors eager to experience the museum’s unique atmosphere. The studio’s success is a powerful reminder of the importance of cultural preservation and the potential for innovative and engaging cultural initiatives.
The opening of the Taichung Green Museumbrary is a momentous occasion, a celebration of SANAA’s commitment to preserving and promoting cultural heritage in Taiwan. This stunning building is a tangible representation of the studio’s artistic vision and its dedication to enriching the lives of its visitors. The future of the museumbrary promises to be filled with new exhibitions, engaging programs, and a vibrant community of art enthusiasts.
Japanese studio SANAA has reached completion on its largest cultural project to date, Taichung Green Museumbrary in Taiwan.
Set to open to the public in Taichung’s central park in December, the 58,016-square-metre building contains an art museum and a city library, spread across eight blocks interconnected with winding walkways.
Taichung Green Museumbrary has been completed by SANAA in collaboration with Taiwanese firm Ricky Liu and Associates.
According to the Tokyo-based studio, the “museumbrary” was designed with the goal of immersing visitors in the surrounding natural landscape.
As with many of SANAA’s projects, it has achieved this by maximising transparency, lining the building with glass and metal walls wrapped in a veil of aluminium mesh.
“We have always hoped to create an open building that many people can easily participate in,” the studio said earlier this year as construction photos of the building were released.
”Whether it is the museum providing visual learning through art or the library offering education through literature, combining the two to create a new multifaceted learning space is what we believe to be one of the main characteristics of this building,” SANAA continued.
“We have carefully considered how to gently link the two entities together to create a place that connects learning and communication for people.”
Taichung Green Museumbrary’s blocky volumes are each raised on columns, creating access routes from all directions. They are complete with an accessible rooftop with views overlooking the park and city skyline.
Once open, the Taichung Public Library is expected to house more than 1,000,000 books. Meanwhile, Taichung Art Museum will focus on supporting local artists and connecting Taiwan to the international art scene.
Alongside completing Taichung Green Museumbrary, SANAA’s largest cultural project to date, the studio hit the headlines this year after winning the prestigious Royal Gold Medal awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Following the news, we rounded up key projects by the studio, which included two of its other landmark cultural buildings – New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York and the Sydney Modern art gallery expansion.
The photography is by YHLAA.
Japanese studio SANAA has reached completion on its largest cultural project to date, Taichung Green Museumbrary in Taiwan.
Set to open to the public in Taichung’s central park in December, the 58,016-square-metre building contains an art museum and a city library, spread across eight blocks interconnected with winding walkways.
Taichung Green Museumbrary has been completed by SANAA in collaboration with Taiwanese firm Ricky Liu and Associates.
According to the Tokyo-based studio, the “museumbrary” was designed with the goal of immersing visitors in the surrounding natural landscape.
As with many of SANAA’s projects, it has achieved this by maximising transparency, lining the building with glass and metal walls wrapped in a veil of aluminium mesh.
“We have always hoped to create an open building that many people can easily participate in,” the studio said earlier this year as construction photos of the building were released.
“Whether it is the museum providing visual learning through art or the library offering education through literature, combining the two to create a new multifaceted learning space is what we believe to be one of the main characteristics of this building,” SANAA continued.
“We have carefully considered how to gently link the two entities together to create a place that connects learning and communication for people.”
Taichung Green Museumbrary’s blocky volumes are each raised on columns, creating access routes from all directions. They are complete with an accessible rooftop with views overlooking the park and city skyline.
Once open, the Taichung Public Library is expected to house more than 1,000,000 books. Meanwhile, Taichung Art Museum will focus on supporting local artists and connecting Taiwan to the international art scene.
Alongside completing Taichung Green Museumbrary, SANAA’s largest cultural project to date, the studio hit the headlines this year after winning the prestigious Royal Gold Medal awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Following the news, we rounded up key projects by the studio, which included two of its other landmark cultural buildings – New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York and the Sydney Modern art gallery expansion.
The photography is by YHLAA.
