The Transformed Repository Fonksyon Prensipal: Bibliyotèk pa Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

Dizayn The Transformed Repository Fonksyon Prensipal: Bibliyotèk pa Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao se yon gayan ki gen anpil estim nan konpetisyon trè prestijye 2025 A' Design Award Bwonz nan Kategori Konpetisyon Enteryè.

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The Transformed Repository Fonksyon Prensipal: Bibliyotèk

pa Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

Kliyan: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

Gayan A' Design Award Bwonz nan Kategori Enteryè

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Konsènan The Transformed Repository Fonksyon Prensipal: Bibliyotèk

Tèks Liv: Transformed Repository la re-imajine yon depo istorik nan Detroit, li transfòme li nan yon bibliyotèk modèn ak yon kafe. Konsepsyon an prezève karaktè endistriyèl bilding lan pandan li entwodui yon nouvo volim estriktirèl pou kreye espas an kouch pou lekti ak rasanbleman. Fenèt nan plafon ak wo fenèt klerestwa fè limyè natirèl antre nan espas la, sa ki ranfòse chalè li ak ouvèti li. Pwojè reyitilizasyon adaptatif sa a sèvi kòm yon modèl pou revitalizasyon iben dirab, li melanje prezèvasyon istorik ak fonksyonalite kontanporen, epi li kreye yon sant kominotè dinamik.

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Konsènan A' Design Award Bwonz

The Transformed Repository Fonksyon Prensipal: Bibliyotèk se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann The Transformed Repository Fonksyon Prensipal: Bibliyotèk pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. The Transformed Repository Fonksyon Prensipal: Bibliyotèk satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

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Pwopriyete Inik: 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.
Dimansyon & Anbalaj: 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.
Etikèt: Factory Renovation
Teknoloji Pwodiksyon: 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.
Defi Dizayn: 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.
Rechèch: 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.
Enspirasyon: 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.
Dire Pwojè: Detroit, USA
Fliks Operasyon: 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.
Manm Ekip: Zhaoxiong Han
Yinzhu Yao
Kredi Imaj: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao