A “Green Library in the Sky” that serves as Singapore’s cultural heart. It is a world-renowned example of how public buildings can achieve high ecological performance.
Client
National Library Board, Singapore
Location
Victoria Street, Singapore
Year
2005
I.
A “Green Library in the Sky” that serves as Singapore’s cultural heart. It is a world-renowned example of how public buildings can achieve high ecological performance.
II.
Features massive 40-meter high sky gardens and a “Bioclimatic Skin” that adapts to external conditions. The building’s orientation and light-shelves maximize the use of natural daylight.
