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A library, a theatre, and a black box interlock together like a Chinese puzzle to form this characteristic building that some call ‘the blue whale’ while others see as an ocean liner. Designed by OPEN Architecture Studio, the slanted roof with spiky skylights, ship porthole-like round windows, and the eye-catching blue colour of this unique built form leave a strong impression on passers-by. Inside, the three functions – library, theatre and black box are characterised by free-flowing spaces that aim not just at cultivating students’ interests in reading and performing, but also encourage their imagination to roam freely in the […]