the nude library
the nude library offers freedom and liberty for one’s expression. The life in Melbourne creates loneliness and alienation. The library counteracts with the corridor of love, 800mm width circulations within the labyrinth Iibrary. The occupant can enjoy literature displayed on glass shelves and spontaneous interactions with other occupants. It is impossible to remain in solitude, people cross paths and comes into bodily contacts. The spontaneous encounters fabricates intimacy and social interactions The intimacy can be furthered in the Swing of Joy. Atop, the newly formed companions embark a journey of ecstasy. The external facade formulated around the trajectory of the swing to ensure visual privacy. From the laughters it is impossible to guess how many people are on the swing at once. The water beneath and the failing of the maple leaves reinforces the sensuality of the experience.
ground floor plan
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site plan
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level 01 undressing corridor
level 01 gallery entrance
level 01 reflective and transparent surface texture
level 02 bath house library
level 02 curved window for sitting and contemplating
level 02 bath
level 03 maze library
level 03 spiral staircase to level 04
level 03 glass bookshelves
level 04 glass library looking into level 03
level 04 curved glass bookshelves on glass canopy
level 04 theatre space
level 05 pleasure garden
level 06 pool
level 06 floating dome library inside the pool
level 06 solid and permeable building envelope
level 05 glass staircase
street view
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