Tianjin Binhai Library, Tianjin

Condé Nast TravelerSep 7

From converted monasteries to redwood forested reading rooms, the most beautiful libraries are for truly ones for the books.

Nicknamed 'the Eye', futuristic design by MVRDV.

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Tianjin Binhai LibraryMuseumNicknamed 'the Eye', futuristic design by MVRDV.
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Tianjin Binhai Library