This design idea for a public library in the equatorial climate of Balikpapan, Indonesia envisions Nature as a source of knowledge or “an old, giant book”, as described by architecture student Abraham Chintianto. He mentioned: “Nature and education goes hand in hand as inseparable parts in maintaining and developing knowledge for the generations ahead.”
< > Site context diagram < > < >Hence, this idea of the coexistence between natural ecosystems and large-scale learning environments became the starting point in developing the library, dubbed the Garden of Wisdom for blending together the functional spaces with a series of gardens and flora conservation areas.
‘Protective’ designThe site overlooks the bay ...
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