Airgead Ailtireacht · 2026
Ascending Ground Príomhfheidhm: Leabharlann Phobail
by Hao Zhong
- Duais Airgid A' Design Award 2026 in Ailtireacht
- CLIENT: Hao Zhong
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,752
- Verification code DC5AE52680 · Verify this award
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About Ascending Ground Príomhfheidhm: Leabharlann Phobail
Téacs an Leabhair: Suite laistigh de bhaile stairiúil Wuzhen, déanann Ascending Ground iniúchadh ar idirphlé idir buaine agus oscailteacht trí leabharlann phobail chomhaimseartha. Cuireann toirteanna brící liatha athchúrsáilte fréamhacha leis an bhfoirgneamh sa traidisiún áitiúil, agus gineann ardáin, léibhinn agus oscailtí snoite gluaiseacht líofa agus radhairc fhrámaithe. Tugann folús lárnach atá lán de sholas an dúlra agus an ghníomhaíocht shóisialta isteach, ag athrú na leabharlainne ina tírdhreach spásúil sraitheach a nascann ailtireacht, solas an lae agus cuimhne uirbeach.
About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award
Bhuaigh an dearadh Ascending Ground Príomhfheidhm: Leabharlann Phobail Duais Airgid A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí ardchaighdeáin, álainn agus drámatach. Is saothair thar a bheith drithleacha agus an-chruthaitheach iad buaiteoirí Airgid a léiríonn saineolas, tallann agus géarchúis shármhaith a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Ascending Ground Príomhfheidhm: Leabharlann Phobail ina shaothar iontach, ina léiriú sampla, thar a bheith gairmiúil agus go domhain nuálach. Is aireagán an-suntasach, ionadmhuirthe é an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Airgid A' Design Award a dhéanann leas do theorainneacha na healaíne, na heolaíochta, an deartha agus na teicneolaíochta agus a chuireann chun cinn iad. Is cruthú é an dearadh Ascending Ground Príomhfheidhm: Leabharlann Phobail a bhfuil formad mór leis, a mhúsclaíonn mianta, a thugann mothúcháin dhearfacha agus a adhnann iontas agus ionadh.
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- Unique Properties
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 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.
- Tags
- community library, contextualized design, heritage integration, recycled material
- Production Technology
- 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.
- Design Challenge
- 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.
- Inspiration
- 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.
- Project Duration
- The project concept started in 2018 during my travel in Wuzhen and the design finished in 2019.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- Patents
- Hao Zhong
- Image Credits
- Hao Zhong
