The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibleteek troch Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibleteek troch Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2025 A' Design Award yn Brûns yn de kompetysje-kategory Ynterieurromte en Útstallingûntwerp.

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The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibleteek

troch Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

Klant: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner yn de kategory Ynterieur

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Book Text: De Transformearre Repository jout in histoarysk pakhûs yn Detroit in nije foarm, en feroaret it yn in moderne bibleteek en kafee. It ûntwerp behâldt it yndustriële karakter fan it gebou wylst it in nij struktureel folume yntrodusearret om laachjende romten foar it lêzen en gearkommen te meitsjen. Dakljochten en hege boppevinsters bringe natuerlik ljocht yn de romte, wat de waarmte en iepenens fersterket. Dit oanpassend hergebrûkprojekt tsjinnet as in model foar duorsume stedske revitalisaasje, dy't histoaryske behâld mei hjoeddeiske funksjonaliteit ferbynt, en in libbendich mienskipssintrum kreëarret.

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The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibleteek is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibleteek wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibleteek foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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Unike Eigenskippen: 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.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: 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.
Labels: Factory Renovation
Produksjetechnology: 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.
Untwerpútdaging: 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.
Undersyk: 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.
Ynspiraasje: 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.
Projektdoer: Detroit, USA
Operaasjestreamferrin: 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.
Teamleden: Zhaoxiong Han
Yinzhu Yao
Ofbyldingskrediten: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao