House of Knowledge

House of Knowledge

The House of Knowledge is one of 20 new Bookhouses in the 12-million-strong city of Xinyang in central China. It consists of two buildings: a library with a city exhibition hall and community center and a tea house. Between them stretch three small lakes, surrounded by community gardens and a biodiverse park landscape. The aim of the project is to create a space of togetherness and impart knowledge about social and environmental challenges. It not only supports the rich natural heritage of Yangshan Park but also integrates it into the project. Here, people of all ages can engage closely with nature and learn about regenerative agriculture. They will not be passive users but will actively contribute to the development of both the community and the ecological diversity of the Yangshan neighborhood.

The House of Knowledge is one of 20 new Bookhouses in the 12-million-strong city of Xinyang in central China. It consists of two buildings: a library with a city exhibition hall and community center and a tea house. Between them stretch three small lakes, surrounded by community gardens and a biodiverse park landscape. The aim of the project is to create a space of togetherness and impart knowledge about social and environmental challenges. It not only supports the rich natural heritage of Yangshan Park but also integrates it into the project. Here, people of all ages can engage closely with nature and learn about regenerative agriculture. They will not be passive users but will actively contribute to the development of both the community and the ecological diversity of the Yangshan neighborhood.

Location

Xinang, China

Typology

Library, city exhibition hall, tea house, community gardens

Client

City

Area

1.000 sqm

Year

2025

Status

Built

Material

Wood, natural stone, plants

Collaboration

Xu Tiantian, Zuo Jing Studio, local “Bookhouse” community

Photographer

Gabriel Dong

House of Knowledge

House of Knowledge

The House of Knowledge is one of 20 new Bookhouses in the 12-million-strong city of Xinyang in central China. It consists of two buildings: a library with a city exhibition hall and community center and a tea house. Between them stretch three small lakes, surrounded by community gardens and a biodiverse park landscape. The aim of the project is to create a space of togetherness and impart knowledge about social and environmental challenges. It not only supports the rich natural heritage of Yangshan Park but also integrates it into the project. Here, people of all ages can engage closely with nature and learn about regenerative agriculture. They will not be passive users but will actively contribute to the development of both the community and the ecological diversity of the Yangshan neighborhood.

Location

Xinang, China

Typology

Library, city exhibition hall, tea house, community gardens

Client

City

Area

1.000 sqm

Year

2025

Status

Built

Material

Wood, natural stone, plants

Collaboration

Xu Tiantian, Zuo Jing Studio, local “Bookhouse” community

Photographer

Gabriel Dong