The Cloudscape of Haikou

Its organic, fluid shape resembles an imaginary marine creature with openings of various sizes that add to the mystery and narrative of the architecture, therefore further evokes the he audience’s imagination and desire to explore.

To accomplish the complex construction process and to precisely present the fluid shape, the building adopts CNC models to fabricate the building. The overhanging structure also displays an anti-gravity, lithesome posture.

The building consists of two parts: a 1097 sqm reading space that could store tens of thousands of books, which comprises a café, a reading area and a rooftop terrace providing a tranquil resting space; the 300 sqm public communal area includes a bicycle parking lot, a drinking area, bathrooms and lavatories, serving for the tourists’ convenience.