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一间没有书，只有布的图书馆

A LIBRARY WITH NO BOOKS, ONLY TEXTILES

Textile Library
Zhejiang, 2020
Interior Design

Jorge Luis Borges once remarked that “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Besides the vast sea of books, the serene and enduring atmosphere is what truly captivates in a library.

Masatex, a fabric trading company, aspired to create a space where clients, designers, and brand merchants could freely exchange inspiration. Thus, they commissioned Slow Studio to design a fabric library. We crafted a multi-functional space integrating office, exhibition, research and development, and collection, all tailored to their needs. Yet, we placed the emphasis on the fabrics themselves, fostering a serene and timeless environment reminiscent of a traditional library.

The textile hall serves as the heart of the fabric library, seamlessly combining both the display and storage functions for the fabrics. Drawing inspiration from ancient library where scroll books of the Sui and Tang dynasties stores, we discarded the traditional way of storaging and instead opted for tailor-made systems for fabric scrolls, in keeping with the library’s ethos.

The space comprises sliding racks, each adorned with fabric scrolls. Currently, there are 2380 scrolls stored. Visitors can browse through these display racks to discover and explore different types of fabrics. The rhythmic presentation, akin to library bookshelves, evokes boundless imagination.

On one side of the textile storage, there’s a cafe where visitors can mingle and have open discussions with industry people.

Next to it is a workspace, serving as an experimental ground for colliding inspirations. Here, fashion designers and factory technicians can choose from thousands of fabrics for discussion, design, processing, and sampling. Once the garments are constructed, the space can also double up as a photography studio, a meeting point for various creative minds. The seamless integration of different functions in the adjacent spaces greatly enhances efficiency and creativity.

The exhibition space is divided into five themed galleries: Outdoor, Sports, Urban, Nature, and Art. For the presentation of the space, we used wood, concrete, and grey stone paint, aiming to maintain the rustic, minimalist atmosphere. By purposely leaving blank spaces, different aspects of the fabrics are fully showcased, allowing visitors to have a more intuitive experience.

The nearby discussion area and multifunctional hall are furnished in movable, combinable forms, making the space more adaptable to cater to various activity needs.

With its plentiful types of fabrics, modern minimalist space, tranquil atmosphere, and the continuous emergence of stimu

Project  Textile Library
Area 1400m2
Architect Slow Studio
Construction Shanghai Yuesen Construction
Lead Designer Vincent Gu
Designer Team Gabriel Gonzalez, Danielle Connelly
Service Provided Interior Design, Construction Drawings, Construction, Site Inspection
Photographer Nacho Gisbert
Client Masatex

一间没有书，只有布的图书馆

A LIBRARY WITH NO BOOKS, ONLY TEXTILES

Textile Library
Zhejiang, 2020
Interior Design

Jorge Luis Borges once remarked that “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Besides the vast sea of books, the serene and enduring atmosphere is what truly captivates in a library.

Masatex, a fabric trading company, aspired to create a space where clients, designers, and brand merchants could freely exchange inspiration. Thus, they commissioned Slow Studio to design a fabric library. We crafted a multi-functional space integrating office, exhibition, research and development, and collection, all tailored to their needs. Yet, we placed the emphasis on the fabrics themselves, fostering a serene and timeless environment reminiscent of a traditional library.

The textile hall serves as the heart of the fabric library, seamlessly combining both the display and storage functions for the fabrics. Drawing inspiration from ancient library where scroll books of the Sui and Tang dynasties stores, we discarded the traditional way of storaging and instead opted for tailor-made systems for fabric scrolls, in keeping with the library’s ethos.

The space comprises sliding racks, each adorned with fabric scrolls. Currently, there are 2380 scrolls stored. Visitors can browse through these display racks to discover and explore different types of fabrics. The rhythmic presentation, akin to library bookshelves, evokes boundless imagination.

On one side of the textile storage, there’s a cafe where visitors can mingle and have open discussions with industry people.

Next to it is a workspace, serving as an experimental ground for colliding inspirations. Here, fashion designers and factory technicians can choose from thousands of fabrics for discussion, design, processing, and sampling. Once the garments are constructed, the space can also double up as a photography studio, a meeting point for various creative minds. The seamless integration of different functions in the adjacent spaces greatly enhances efficiency and creativity.

The exhibition space is divided into five themed galleries: Outdoor, Sports, Urban, Nature, and Art. For the presentation of the space, we used wood, concrete, and grey stone paint, aiming to maintain the rustic, minimalist atmosphere. By purposely leaving blank spaces, different aspects of the fabrics are fully showcased, allowing visitors to have a more intuitive experience.

The nearby discussion area and multifunctional hall are furnished in movable, combinable forms, making the space more adaptable to cater to various activity needs.

With its plentiful types of fabrics, modern minimalist space, tranquil atmosphere, and the continuous emergence of stimu

Project  Textile Library
Area 1400m2
Architect Slow Studio
Construction Shanghai Yuesen Construction
Lead Designer Vincent Gu
Designer Team Gabriel Gonzalez, Danielle Connelly
Service Provided Interior Design, Construction Drawings, Construction, Site Inspection
Photographer Nacho Gisbert
Client Masatex