Poised to become one of the largest libraries in China, the new Wuhan Central Library combines traditional and non-traditional functions with diverse study, living room, reading, and studio spaces. The 140,000-square-metre project connects to its surroundings via three large openings that will act as visual displays of life inside the building, sparking curiosity and intrigue. This distinctive, three-faced flowing shape celebrates the position of the “city of 100 lakes” at the confluence of two rivers, and will become a new recognisable landmark for Wuhan.