NCCU Dah Hsian Library

The tiered reading seats are surrounded by walls full of books. A northern skylight brings in soft ambient light, complemented by adjustable reading lamps at each desk, creating a warm and quiet reading environment.

Special Design Elements

The entire building uses a precast reinforced concrete structure with split-pattern precast exterior walls, a rare example of full precast construction in the country. To balance excavation, soil from the basement was piled and landscaped at the main entrance, creating a large grassy slope loved by students and staff, facing the dormitories and serving as a prime sunset viewing spot.

The library has 1 basement level and 7 floors above ground. The basement houses dense book collections, while upper floors provide spaces for reading, self-study, discussions, audio-visual production, virtual reality, and board games, supporting diverse learning modes.

A highlight is the atrium surrounded by layered book walls. Soft daylight enters from the northern skylight, reducing direct sunlight and glare, fostering a calm reading atmosphere.

At the rear is an independent double-story flood detention and scenic pond area called the “Lakeside Reading Center,” featuring three-sided daylight and nearly 300 seats, offering a serene natural reading environment. The lakeside zone also includes quiet reading cabins immersed in nature.