The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library

The original library complex was separated as three independent buildings with little interactions with each other as the original 1970’s main library, its 1980’s annex, and the latest new addition were built decades apart.  The Campus Development Office of CUHK worked together with PangArchitect Ltd. to integrate the three buildings into one coherent whole, creating an open and free environment where different learning activities can come together.  The boundary walls between the three buildings were removed as much as possible to enhance a horizontal spatial interaction. 

Besides the award from HKIA, it also won the rating of Platinum Standard from HK BEAM (Building Environmental Assessment Method) in 2013, Indoor Air Quality Certificate (Excellent Class) from Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department in 2014, and Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2013 – Best 10 of Public Space Projects from HKIDA (The Hong Kong Interior Design Association).

---

LOCATION
University Library, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories

How to get there?

---

GUIDED TOURS
Date: 22 Nov 2025 (Sat)
Time:
Session 1: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Cantonese)
Session 2: 12:00 NN to 1:30 PM (Cantonese)

Led by: PangArchitect's Po Chung Yin + Mig Lau (@Brutalism_hk research team)

Date: 23 Nov 2025 (Sun)
Time:
Session 3: 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM (Cantonese)
Session 4: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (English)

Led by: PangArchitect's Po Chung Yin + Brandon Kau (@Brutalism_hk research team)

SPECIAL NOTE

• The venue is located within the “Central Campus” area in the mountain and is not close to the CUHK MTR station. Participants will be required to arrange their own transportation. It is recommended to take a taxi from Fo Tan MTR Station and enter the campus through the “University Main Entrance”. Please note the designated “Visitor Parking” spaces for private car users.
• External visitors must present their identification for registration upon entry to the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) campus. Please allow sufficient time.
  

---

REMARKS

• Participants who join this tour will be deemed to have read and understood the Notes to Participant and Adverse Weather Arrangements.
  
• The venue has barrier-free access.

JOIN NOW

---

OPEN FOR PUBLIC VISIT (no appointment required; the public is welcome to visit freely)
Date: 22, 23, 29, 30 Nov 2025 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM; 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM