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A portal to another civilization in Tianjin
I've already written about Chinese bookstores that are taking architecture to a whole new level, and this one is no exception. Zhongshuge in Tianjin is yet another portal to a higher civilization that worships knowledge as the greatest value. Soaring arched portals distort perspective, creating an endless illusion of space. This is a place where classical form meets a completely new, digital perception, giving birth to a future - inspired architecture that draws from the past.
The choice of brick as the primary material is driven by the store's location - it sits in the historic Italian Quarter. The district was built in the early 20th century when Tianjin was one of the few cities in China where foreign powers held concessions. The area was developed according to Italian designs, using red brick as the key material - durable, accessible, and characteristic of Italian architectural tradition.
This influenced the building's architecture - classical volumes, columns on the facade, and expansive enfilade spaces in the lobby. But instead of merely replicating history, the designers reinterpreted it. They took that very traditional brick and, using cutting-edge computer modeling and handcrafted techniques, created dozens of custom forms from it. Approximately 400,000 bricks were laid in such a way that the walls and arches curve like digital panels, blurring the line between handmade craftsmanship and futuristic design.
๐ 86 Min Zu Lu, He Bei Qu, Tian Jin Shi. China
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