The Library and Information Centre occupies a central position within Guizhou Media Vocational College. The institution's location in Anshun and Qingzhen, in central-western Guizhou, boasts a significant educational heritage dating back to the early 20th century, when thriving missionary schools in the region helped expand access to education. To commemorate this distinctive heritage, the architects harnessed height and natural light through stained glass and signature skylights, recreating a contemplative yet majestic atmosphere that echoes these ecclesiastical spaces.
The five-storey building, with a total floor area of approximately 18,876 square metres, follows the natural north-south slope of the terrain and occupies the campus's central axis.
The primary cladding material for the library and the entire campus façade is a synthetic render mixed with red sand, lending the building a strong sense of place. The building mass emerges from the hillside, forming a close connection with the land. The east and west façades draw inspiration from the site's geological features; their inclined movement evokes the topographical variations in elevation.
Internally the bright, cathedral-like interior employs a matrix grid system. A series of courtyards punctuate the structure, offering a contemporary interpretation of the region's traditional “courtyard within a courtyard” mountain dwelling typology. The vaulted interior spaces create a rich network of overlapping sightlines and shifting perspectives. Suspended from above, a series of skylights of varying heights—sculptural in form—diffuse soft, coloured light. Drawing upon Chinese cultural associations with colour, the architects' use of red, yellow, and blue directly references the Five Elements of Daoist philosophy. Furthermore, the skylights scatter light at multiple angles, lending the space a theatrical effect reminiscent of stage lighting.