The Democracy Building was built in the early 1950s and is one of the earliest buildings on the East Campus. At the beginning of construction, in order to save funds, the materials used in the democratic building were all "glass bricks". This type of brick was generally considered defective due to its uneven surface during the firing process. However, its brick quality was strong and cheap. Teachers and students who participated in the construction combined the characteristics of the brick quality to make good use of these glass bricks: A flat end is used for building walls, with a protruding part with a glazed head outside the wall, which is neither wasteful nor beautifying the wall, giving audiences a sense of staggered beauty. Combined with the uniform clear gray color of glazed bricks, the democratic building showcases a stable, solemn, and simple visual style. The Democracy Building was one of the longest and best equipped student dormitories among universities in Beijing at that time. Each floor was equipped with two bathrooms and two shower-rooms, providing hot water 24 hours a day. The Democracy Building is named after the 1957 Democratic Rectification Movement and carries the profound historical memories of teachers and students. It is worth mentioning that in the history of the Democracy Building, many party and state leaders, including Li Lanqing, lived here. Time flies, and many old buildings are nowhere to be found. The Democracy Building still stands quietly on the campus of Agricultural University, witnessing the new development of the school.