The self-service library station at HK Cultural Centre is the second library station launched in Hong Kong, which provide 24-hours borrow and return service to the public. It provides an extra channel for readers to borrow books outside normal working hours.

Situated at the famous cultural district in HK with various performing venues and museums, the form of this library station takes reference from the unique architectural features and the signature colonnade of the HK Cultural Centre. During daytime, the pure white structure sits quietly like a retreat under big canopy. At night, it glows like a crystal inside the cultural cluster which brings surprises to the tourists and visitors. The modern and minimal design brings highlight to the left-over space and provides a comfortable and functional library station to the public.

The design will serve as a prototype for library stations at other districts with the insertion of different materials/transparencies into the generic structural frame to suit site conditions.

The elegant structure is formed entirely by steel members. Due to its proximity with the performing venue and the limited working space, prefabrication with bolts and nuts connections were adopted to reduce overall construction time and minimize the impact to the neighbors. Materials are carefully chosen to bring a modern taste to the design. The motif of bamboo is originated from the Chinese culture as a symbol of books. Wall panels are precast from bamboo shoots and results in natural a fluted profile. The homogeneous white colour and the inclined fluted glass enhances its pureness and increases the transparency at the under-covered space.