SAKO Architects

The SQUARES in Tianshui is a communal facility that combines a public library and community welfare services with sustainable architecture. Designed by Japanese-led SAKO Architects, it was China’s first zero-carbon library. The building reflects SAKO Architects’ penchant for bold, geometric architecture that blends playful forms with cultural sensitivity. SQUARES is defined by a series of interconnected square rooms and motifs. Its thoughtful, light-filled design fosters intergenerational connection and quiet reflection in a small residential town setting. Luo Juncai Luo Juncai Caption   A community hub The Yangzheng Library, the project’s official name, is located in the Panjizhai village of Tiansh... More