Book Architecture of Community Learning In the past, bookstores, one of which known as Grassland Bookstores were the 'go-to' for buying and reading books, school supplies and such. In old beauty world market, communities are formed where other stores cater to the different needs of the people who frequent the market. However, nowadays, Grassland Bookstore as well as many shops in ageing beauty world plaza and center starts to fade. A bookstore hands on activities involving the process or learning and attracting people can build a positive community of learning through books. Story of learning The students and visiting people will experience studying in this new area using fun, exploring, learning and expression creating a community of learning. This new bookstore would create a community centered on hands-on interaction, exploration and curiousity.
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Aspects of lifelong learning journey
Luring entrance of the curious learner Hands-on content Young ( hands on pop up books)
Word content (E.g. Textbooks, novels etc.)
Exploring and expanding knowledge
Chambers of avid readers Picture content (E.g. Comics)
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Site Plan
Existing site: Cheong Chin Nam Open Carpark, Beauty World
Access Points: 1. From Dimensions International college 2. Near the Temple 3. From Beauty World MRT exit Access Main Building Common areas of gathering by people
The site can be accessed at 3 points; near the MRT station, near the temple as well the nearby primary school. There are several shophouses alongside the road north of the site. It can attract the people that would frequently travel around these areas and form a community surrounding books
Entrance access Garden areas Walk routes around Main entrances to the architecture Main Reading area Site Boundary