With unique mirrors creating the illusion of infinite books,
用特殊的镜子营造出无边书海的景象,
this Chinese library and bookstore is every story lover's dream come true.
中国的这一书店是每一位故事爱好者的梦想之地。
While this may look like an ordinary shop from the outside,
尽管它的外表和普通书店相差无几,
inside readers are invited to settle in for an otherworldly storytelling adventure.
但一走进去,读者便踏上了一段梦幻般的故事之旅。
The black mirrored floor is one of two distinct design elements.
The mirrors create the illusion of a mirage, meant to symbolize water,
镜面营造出一种幻境,本意是水的象征,
which has a long-held significance in Yangzhou culture.
而水在扬州文化中一直有着重要的意义。
In the past, famous authors and poets gathered by the canals in this Chinese town.
过去,著名作家、诗人曾齐聚扬州的运河两畔。
Secondly, the arched ceilings link throughout the library,
此外,拱形的天花板连接着整个图书馆,
which represent the connection between people and books.
象征着人与书之间的联系。
Zhongshuge cherishes Yangzhou's history while embracing the future head-on,
钟书阁既拥抱未来,也珍视扬州的历史,
by creating a space for the next generation of readers to thrive.
为下一代读者创造了茁壮成长的空间。
The soft lighting and flowing shapes set a mood
柔和的灯光,流线形的设计无不营造出一种氛围
meant to entice the literary curious to settle in for a storytelling adventure.
吸引爱好文学的人走进去,开始一段故事之旅。