Ascending Ground Primêre Funksje: Mienskipsbibleteek troch Hao Zhong

Ascending Ground Primêre Funksje: Mienskipsbibleteek troch Hao Zhong is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2026 A' Design Award yn Sulver yn de kompetysje-kategory Arsjitektuer, Gebou en Struktuerûntwerp.

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Ascending Ground Primêre Funksje: Mienskipsbibleteek

troch Hao Zhong

Klant: Hao Zhong

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner yn de kategory Arsjitektuer

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Oer Ascending Ground Primêre Funksje: Mienskipsbibleteek

Boektekst: Yn it histoaryske stedsje Wuzhen ferkent Ascending Ground in dialooch tusken bestindigens en iepenheid troch in hjoeddeiske mienskipsbibleteek. Folumes fan herbrûkte grize bakstien ankerje it gebou yn de pleatslike tradysje, wylst terrassen, platfoarms en útsnijde iepeningen floeiende beweging en omkadere útsichten skeppe. In sintrale, mei ljocht folde leechte bringt natuer en sosjale aktiviteit yn, wat de bibleteek omfoarmet ta in gelaachd romtlik lânskip dat arsjitektuer, deiljocht en stedske oantins ferbynt.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Sulver

Ascending Ground Primêre Funksje: Mienskipsbibleteek is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Ascending Ground Primêre Funksje: Mienskipsbibleteek wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Ascending Ground Primêre Funksje: Mienskipsbibleteek is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

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Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: The project reinterprets Wuzhen’s historic architectural language through a contemporary community library that merges cave-like enclosed spaces with open terraces. The façade employs locally sourced recycled bricks, reinforcing regional identity while reducing material impact. A heavy masonry mass contrasts with a light-filled central void, creating layered circulation and a social platform connecting residents and visitors.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: The building is organized as a multi-level library composed of a heacy mass cladded with local-sourced recycled bricks and lightweight steel terrace structures. Massing and platform geometry were optimized through sun-path analysis to enhance daylight performance and natural ventilation. Varied façade openings regulate light and views, while staggered terraces create integrated circulation across levels, supporting flexible spatial use and environmental responsiveness.
Labels: community library, contextualized design, heritage integration, recycled material
Produksjetechnology: The overall massing and platform layout were determined through careful study of the sun path to optimize daylight and capture views of Wuzhen’s historic district. Heavy volumes use locally sourced recycled grey bricks, while lightweight timber and steel define the central void and terraces. Staggered terraces, varied window openings, and intersecting stairs create layered spatial experiences, blending traditional materials with contemporary construction techniques.
Untwerpútdaging: Integrating a contemporary library into Wuzhen’s historic fabric required balancing tradition and innovation while addressing social and spatial needs. Constraints included local regulations, material availability, and construction logistics in narrow historic streets.
Ynspiraasje: The design is inspired by the rich historical and cultural fabric of Wuzhen, particularly its muted grey brick and white-walled architecture. Motivated to create a contemporary intervention that respects tradition, the project explores spatial contrasts between enclosed cave-like areas and open terraces, fostering community interaction while embracing the town’s scenic context.
Projektdoer: The project concept started in 2018 during my travel in Wuzhen and the design finished in 2019.
Operaasjestreamferrin: The library features a system of staggered stairs, platforms, and vertical circulation within the brick volumes, allowing visitors to move freely between enclosed, cave-like spaces and open terraces. This separation of circulation creates multiple paths, encourages exploration, and frames diverse views of Wuzhen, while the central void and terraces serve as flexible communal spaces that enhance social interaction and experiential engagement.
Patinten: Hao Zhong
Teamleden: Hao Zhong
Ofbyldingskrediten: Hao Zhong