Fangyu Lu

A Liminal Library

I always find myself drawn to corridors, doorways, the in-between spaces that define the invisible boundaries of architecture. Bruce Nauman’s corridor installations challenge the perception of space, creating narrow passages that evoke a sense of confinement, not just physical spaces but psychological experiences.

My thesis is based on the pivoting wall systems inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s door, which defines a corner of a room. When people push it, it turns and becomes the door of another room. In this case, the pivot system transforms a corner into a dynamic intersection.

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Located at a prominent corner in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. This site is at the intersection of multiple zones and communities, making it an ideal location for a new type of library—one that is not just a repository of books, but an opportunity to reimagine the library program through the use of interchangeable spaces with varying thresholds.