Shanghai Library East wins bronze at the 2024 International Design Awards

The Shanghai Library East has been awarded bronze in the Landscape Architecture / Educational / Cultural Spaces category at the 2024 International Design Awards, IDA.

The IDA Awards celebrate outstanding design that pushes boundaries and enhances the built environment. Winning in this category highlights the significance of landscape architecture in shaping inspiring, enduring, and people-centric public spaces.

Located on the edge of Century Park, the landscape design seamlessly weaves the library into its natural surroundings, fostering a deep connection between people and place. Visitors can explore a series of carefully crafted spaces—including an arrival plaza, sunken dining courtyard, outdoor theatre, floating sky deck, and children’s garden—each offering unique ways to experience the site.

One of the world’s largest libraries, housing over 4.1 million books, Shanghai Library East is more than a place for knowledge—it’s a celebration of landscape and architecture working in harmony.