
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



















