Taoyuan Main Public Library () is the central library of Taoyuan,

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. It is located on Nanping Road,

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, and it is a part of Taoyuan Zhongzheng Arts and Cultural Business District. The main library was estimated to be completed by the end of 2021, and it began trial operation on December 17th, 2022. It is the largest local public library and the fourth largest public library in Taiwan by total area, after

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and

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Architecture

Old building

The former building of Taoyuan Main Public Library was located in the Department of Cultural Affairs building of

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. It was opened in 1983, comprises 5 above-ground floors and one below. It was changed to "Taoyuan Public Library Department of Cultural Affairs Branch" after the opening of the new main library.

New building

Interior of Taoyuan Main Public Library 2022-12-22

The new building of Taoyuan Main Public Library consists of two buildings above the ground, the library and the cinema, which will be connected by a balcony on the second floor. The library comprises 8 above-ground floors and two below, in addition to the library, there are facilities such as cinemas, cultural and creative plazas, and theme restaurants. The design competition was held on April 12, 2017. T.C.K. Architect Engineer Planner and (Japan) won the first place with the

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theme of "

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". The design concept of the "Tree of Life" is composed of five elements: "Eco Tube", "Knowledge Spiral", "Bookshelf Structure", "Green Spiral" and "Eco Skin".

Taoyuan Main Public Library

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References

External links

Official Website

Design concept video of new Taoyuan Main Public Library, provided by T.C.K. Architect Engineer Planner and Azusa Sekkei
(YouTube link) {{Authority control Public libraries in Taiwan 1983 establishments in Taiwan 2022 establishments in Taiwan Libraries in Taoyuan City Taoyuan District