Longgang Library (Longgang Branch of Taoyuan Public Library)

Incorporating the concept of 'organic' into the architecture, allowing wind, light, water, and greenery to respond to urban dwellers' longing for nature—this was the design philosophy of architect Lu Chun-ting (CTLU Architect & Associates) when designing the Longgang Library. One can feel this return to nature from the moment they walk on Section 4, Zhongshan East Road, passing through a tunnel of intertwined banyan trees and the Taoyuan Trade Park with its lush green slopes. Recognized as 'the most beautiful library in Taiwan,' its minimalist design resembles a giant book. Large white walls create a visual quality akin to an art museum, allowing visitors to partake in an artistic feast even before stepping into a fantastical world built of words.