The Transformed Repository Primær funktion: Bibliotek af Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao er en højt anset vinder af den meget prestigefyldte 2025 A' Design Award i Bronze i konkurrencekategorien Indretning og Udstillingsdesign.
BronzeIndretning· 2025
The Transformed Repository Primær funktion: Bibliotek
af Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
Klient: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
Vinder af A' Design Award i Bronze i kategorien Indretning
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Om The Transformed Repository Primær funktion: Bibliotek
Bogtekst: The Transformed Repository nytænker et historisk lagerbygning i Detroit og forvandler den til et moderne bibliotek og en café. Designet bevarer bygningens industrielle karakter, samtidig med at der introduceres et nyt strukturelt volumen for at skabe lagdelte rum til læsning og samvær. Ovenlysvinduer og høje højtsiddende vinduer bringer naturligt lys ind i rummet og forstærker dets varme og åbenhed. Dette projekt med tilpasset genanvendelse fungerer som en model for bæredygtig byfornyelse, der forener historisk bevaring med moderne funktionalitet og skaber et levende samlingspunkt for lokalsamfundet.
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Om A' Design Award i Bronze
The Transformed Repository Primær funktion: Bibliotek er vinder af A' Design Award i Bronze, en højt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles enestående designs, som udmærker sig ved kreativitet, opfindsomhed og skarpsindighed. Bronzevinderne er rigeligt dygtige og påfaldende kreative artefakter, der bekræfter deres designeres store erfaring, fantasi og snilde. The Transformed Repository Primær funktion: Bibliotek forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær genstand, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionel og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Bronze, indarbejder bedste praksis inden for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi og er fremragende på grund af sin sans for detaljer. The Transformed Repository Primær funktion: Bibliotek tilfredsstiller pragtfuldt behov, rører længsler, charmerer følelser og appellerer til nysgerrigheden.
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- Unikke Egenskaber
- The Transformed Repository is a project located in Detroit, set in a former warehouse with over a hundred years of history. By converting this old industrial space into a library with a coffee shop, the project aims to create more than just a public space; it is a thoughtful reflection on history and the future of Rust Belt factories.
- Dimensioner & Emballage
- The Transformed Repository spans approximately 18 meters in width, 35 meters in depth, and 7 meters in total height. The design incorporates mezzanine floors at a height of 3.5 meters, creating a dynamic double-height space. Skylights, each measuring 1.5 meters by 2.5 meters, and high clerestory windows of 2 meters in height are strategically placed to maximize natural light. Structural reinforcements include steel beams with a depth of 0.4 meters, ensuring stability and supporting the new design elements.
- Tags
- Factory Renovation
- Produktionsteknologi
- Our design employs adaptive reuse principles, introducing new volumes within the existing warehouse to create a dynamic double-height space. We utilized parametric design tools to optimize natural light through skylights and high clerestory windows, enhancing spatial quality while preserving historic integrity. Material selection focused on sustainable, locally-sourced options like reclaimed wood and steel, maintaining the industrial aesthetic while modernizing the interior environment.
- Designudfordring
- The hardest part of this design activity was balancing historical preservation with modern functionality. Creatively, we faced the challenge of maintaining the warehouse's original character while adapting it for new uses, like a library and café. Internally, we navigated historical perspectives to honor the building's legacy and community expectations. Externally, we dealt with zoning laws, structural limitations, and integrating modern technology within a century-old structure, ensuring safety and sustainability.
- Forskning
- This project used a combination of historical research and community-focused design research. The objective was to transform a historic warehouse into a modern library while preserving its cultural significance. We used surveys, interviews, and site analysis as our primary data collection tools. Participants included local residents, historians, and urban planners. Results showed a strong community desire for a multifunctional space that respects the past while serving current needs. The insights gained emphasized the importance of adaptive reuse in promoting sustainable urban development and enhancing social engagement. This research has real-life impacts by revitalizing heritage buildings, fostering community pride, and offering a model for future sustainable design practices.
- Inspiration
- Detroit has a significant number of abandoned factories, many of which were once part of its thriving automotive industry. By repurposing this historic warehouse, the project honors the past while providing a sustainable model for urban renewal, showcasing a vision for the future where old industrial spaces are reborn as vibrant community assets.
- Projektvarighed
- Detroit, USA
- Driftsflow
- The Transformed Repository is designed to create an inviting and interactive space. A newly introduced drywall volume with an embedded structure adds layers and depth to the library, enhancing the sense of openness. This volume, along with reading and sitting steps, encourages exploration and interaction, offering cozy spots for reading or gathering. Large windows and skylights fill the space with natural light, making it bright and welcoming, blending historical character with modern comfort for an engaging experience.
- Teammedlemmer
- Zhaoxiong Han
Yinzhu Yao - Billedkreditering
- Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
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