Japanese Architect Kazunari Sakamoto Creates China's First Public Contemporary Art Library in Shanghai Museum
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
Japanese architect Kazunari Sakamoto has renovated the third floor of Shanghai's Power Station of Art museum to create Espace Gabrielle Chanel, China's first public library dedicated to contemporary art and design. The project represents a collaboration between fashion house Chanel and the museum, transforming the space into a specialized art library.
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Espace Gabrielle Chanel is the first public library in China dedicated to contemporary art and design.
It was designed by Sakamoto for a collaboration between fashion house Chanel and the Power Station.
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