You Can Climb A 'Book Mountain' In This Gigantic Library In China
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- čas přidán 8. 03. 2018
- This library is a book lover's dream come true.
The Tianjin Binhai Library, Tianjin, China.
33,700 square meters. Five levels. Enough shelf space for 1.2 million books.
It was completed by Dutch architecture firm MVRDV and local architects from the Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute.
It's nicknamed "The Eye."
"The angles and curves are meant to stimulate different uses of the space, such as reading, walking, meeting and discussing. Together they form the 'eye' of the building: to see and be seen." - Winy Maas, Co-founder of MVRDV
There's a giant globe in the center of the library. It has an auditorium hidden inside.
The climbable shelving acts as a "book mountain."
But there's a catch...
Not all of the books are real.
You can find a lot of books in other reading spaces beyond the main atrium space. There are sections geared for children and education.
The library has become a tourist hot spot since opening in 2017. It begs for the perfect Instagram photo.
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Guys.I'm a local there and I'll explain a few questions.The bookshelves you see are fake but the books are mainly located at floors above,up to 5 floors.Those floors above provide a cozier place,not the whitish style on the first floor
It already been mention in the video that some of the books are indeed fake.
Do most of the people come there to read or to take selfies?
Kim YongIn they take selfies on the
first floor and read on the rest floors
@@xingkaiwang8230 Its an amazing building but the photos of books is so unnecessary. Why don't use real books, even if they are not accessible. It would look 1000 better and the cost for that expensive building should not be an issue.
@@karlpj1 They do,but higher,unacessible racks are filed with fake ones.
It's nice architecture, but I would never feel comfortable enough in there to relax and read a book. A library should be a warm, cozy, intimate environment, not a cold, sterile, open atrium.
Kevin Gillette Exactly what I was thinking. I’m like I’d rather be at Barnes & Nobles
There's always the kids' section ;);)
Exaccctllyyyy.
Not all books are real there in this library.
Just read it at home then
And not one person was actually reading a book
villen watch again, don't be blind. You can see several of them actually browsing and reading books.
Brian Fantana my dude. The great majority of them are on their phones, some are walking around sightseeing and others are taking selfies. Very few of them are actually reading in this video lmao.
if u considering that they r reading a book on their mobile phones
The main hall there is not built for reading and most of the books you see in the hall are for decoration.
Brian Fantana browsing phone dude lol
Very nice. At least this encourage people to go to library even if only for selfie. Maybe they will pick one or two book there and start to enjoy reading.
Finally you get the idea :):)
Silluete tats a positive reaction. Like m
Yay a positive comment, and yeah, I agree
Silluete i may not enjoy it because when i try to actually read for once i start to daydream abt other things (my thoughts haunt me everyday)
plus i dont understand anything in novels, theres confusing vocabs and these confusing timelines everywhere
Why not try more simple book then? like web novel. web novel it's my favorite time wasting when outside waiting for something. try novelupdate.com there is so many genre there must one that you interest in. every chapter in webnovel are short so easy to pickup and read. and the best part? it's free!
At first I thought I would live there then I realized most of the books are probably in Chinese...
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined >:(
I don't know if this library is good or bad but from my prepective, seeing a book that's put on shelf that cannot be reached is kinda disrespectful because books are supposed to be read by people and if someone put that book only for decoration it's an insult to the creator. unless the books that's on the unreachable shelf is a Fake book then maybe it's okay.
Farhan Ramadhan well they did mention not all the books are books
I think the books on the walls are fake, and all the other ones on ground level are real..
How practical do you think it is to fetch books way up there? Of course it's just decoration, only to illustrate the idea of "book mountain".
Farhan Ramadhan exactlyyyy
The atrium of fake books mountain purpose is to *invite* people to come. The actual library is on the other side
The saddest part is that no one came there to read but to take pictures only. 😕
Good luck finding you beloved books there
It'lll take forever lol
The higher racks are all fake books.So you can just tuck in the books in lower rack.
Why not just ask the guy at counter
Librarian: am i joke to you
It adds more appeal to the place of business now looking so futuristic! I can’t wait to visit it one day... ✨📚📖
looks good, doesn't work. Without a proper place to lean your back or rest your elbow, you'll get tired very soon and become uncomfortable. Also, 90% of the visitors looks like only there to take selfies too.
I don't think it shows you the whole place. There will definitely be a lot of place to sit and study such as quiet areas...
Devin Halim its new
Devin Halim Thank you for your valuable input. I bet the architects should have consulted you for this billion dollar project!
You are your own master & you make yourself comfortable.
It's better to take selfies in library than in shopping mall.
A library actually draws ppl in, that's a win in my book ;)
Lmao this is just one part of the library. The inside have more books and quieter and more comfortable areas for study. Did you actually think that's all the library had to offer?
Me: *asks librarian for where a book is*
Librarian: *points to the ceiling*
Me: .............
/gamemode creative
😂😂😂😂
Wait I thought that people actually read books there. They are just taking selfies...
This is not a book lover's dream. This is the wonderland for selfie takers =))))))). I think it would serve better as a museum for contemporary art
too much envy here
Too Much Mao Cock Suckers Commies Here..
More like blind jealousy
Fake books in library
okay
TheTNTPickaxe Would you want to ruin good books?
TheTNTPickaxe NOT OKAY
cause they're made in china
many people are very jealous because your country does not have a library like this
Fun fact. I'm from China.
Seriously!
A lot of people with a book in his hands hope one day they learn how to use it
... in their* hands.... Think you should use that grammar book in your hand? 😄 😄
Ok boomer
it looks more like a showpiece than an actual utilitarian functional place
Wow,Its Like Fantasy!
I Love It!
Isn't how libraries should be....as magical places?
Wow, looks amazing
I would love to visit. Wow.
Looks like most people visit this library to have a look at it's architecture rather than reading.
Looks amazing 😍
Wow, it was amazing library, very nice. who was build this library really clever person and I appreciate him. His thoughts are invisible and interesting. 👍👍😍😍🙏🙏
Why read books when you can climb books
Furture looking i like it
Damnnnnn ... so niceeee !!!! But where is the tables to do research or doing some works ??
I wish I could be there I LOVE READING
My perfect library has warm orange lights, wooden structures, the smell of old books and quiet.
Lovely video
Library has changed its existence in this digital era. Instead of a place for looking up data from archives, they are becoming a lifestyle where people enjoy themselves with books around.
Exactly hence I don't understand all the fuss about the books being fake who cares 'cause ours is the virtual age of the 4IR.
I would love to spend my all day in that library
The thing I now want to know the most is what is the music being used? How is that not even included in the credits?
Looks cool, not sure how it will age with time.
This video did inspire me to want to visit the US Library of Congress.
I just come here just taking pictures and selfies
Awesome place
Impressive
What classification system they use to this collections?
Awesome
I wanna go there.....
to sleep (looks comfortable honestly)
Even a failure would top the exam if, he is given as amazing study environment as this library provides.
Omg!!!!! I want to go this library
America.. STEP YOUR GAME UP.
I wish my library in school is like this😢
INSANE
Pleasure and knowledge to all ...
The Citadel. Sam would have loved this. 😀
Am I the only one that likes old school libraries?
I don't like modern libraries only the ones with old architecture.
When i noticed some books are but fake? Well' It became much less impressive.
But.....still very cool! Any place that houses books has my love and appreciation.
its like a dream come true 😍😍😍
yeah but how do you get the books up top?
now, that's heaven😍
Imagine the line to check out a book
Ooo so it’s just a wallpaper with books on it up there I’m like how does one reach up there!? 😅
How do you reach the books high up?
When you realise all the books are probably in Chinese....
*sigh*
There would be a prospect of having rare books safely up top so with gear you could climb your way there, I would go for that! But then the occasional drop of sweat would not be appreciated below, so maybe a climbing gym idea.
I wanna go there and read books it was my dream
I want to be a librarian there 😍
But how do you get the books that are up to the ceiling?
Wow !
Great and neat concept for the shelves👍 It would be even better if it was made with the readers in mind though... I wouldn't want to read here, out in the open with lots of people, unless there's not a lot of people. No privacy, crowded, distractions, not cozy enough to get lost in a book. Unless there were no other people, then maybe I couldd enjoy reading here.
And how do you get the books on the top?
Now you know what future looks like!
Good Luck finding the book you want
Is there any book on Democracy and Human Rights ? China's new Emperor may not allow it.
senior Not sure about China but Japan still has an Emperor as well as Prime Minister. China has a President as far as I'm aware.
senior... Plz go to that library and read some books...
=)))))))
Ummmmm I'm not sure how to reply to this....
The same ones on how to bomb Iraq? You can find those in US
So this is what dreams are like
And then an earthquake happens and all the books fall down
I hope theres a History Section.
I need to go there
impractical uncomfortable but modern design makes it look flamboyant.
Definitely Uncomfortable to Your eyes for Sure 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
I wish I could go there
Its a place where i would really like to visit..but its not a place where i would really like to read ..
I imagine how good it would be if instead of that globe, theres a huge tree under which ppl can actually sit and ready ...
You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do
How do they dust this place?
So many people with no imagination or patience is so quick to criticize and judge. This "foyer" of the library is an artistic design which is meant to stimulate people's imagination, the functional part of the library with books for reading is inside the foyer.
whats the name of the song in the video
I did not realize I was watching the 4 minute ad ... hahahahahh
What is the name of this library?
2019 i m coming 😍😍😍❤❤
What if you want a book fron the ceiling?
Woahhhh!!!
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In 1965 I left for Ghana with less than $300 in my pocket; to answer the call from Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to African-Americans, to come and help in the rebuilding of Africa.
Five (5) months after my arrival Dr: Kwame Nkrumah’s government was overthrown which was a heartbreakers to many expatriates and caused many changes of plans… And moment of panic for some.
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Now in my senior years (86+) and on the suggestion (& insistence) of my adopted family, I’ve decide to take them up on their; “Uncle; you should come back to Ghana and enjoy with us, that which you’ve enable us make possible. “
IT WAS A BORN AGAIN EXPERIENCE
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This library is worth millions
I can't say anything ....I only know , attractive substances are always for showing ...I just like it
Imagine living here and reading all the books in world while sipping on a hot coffee.
Such fantasy!
Feels kinda like the brain in a wrinkle in time
well i dont know about you but i for one have never dreamed about this but who knows i might now
yeah looks nice but are banned books allowed in or nah
What’s the name of this song playing?
I want to go there
I don't think that this type of library is perfect for reading books. It's a tourist attraction. People who love to read books will not love this type of library 🙂Whatever I am from Bangladesh. This library is beautiful and exceptional ❤❤❤
agree! as a reader myself and an architect I don't feel like this is the kind of place I would choose to read in
Ohh I'm shocked nobody had left book in hand but smart phon in every hand
99% of people inside are not reading but taking photos only. I guess 1% are the ones who really love reading books. 🙂
Isn't like the case now in all our libraries? They're all just study rooms now.
Shenanigans!!!
Any one knows the music of this video? please
How do u get to the books in the ceiling
Oh just saw that the books weren't real tf
I wish I was their....
What is this song?
What I would give to be a worker there😍
Full of books but no readers are noticable