Ascending Ground Asa Fototra: Tranombokim-pokontany by Hao Zhong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Maritrano, Trano ary Rafitra Competition Category.
VolafotsyMaritrano· 2026
Ascending Ground Asa Fototra: Tranombokim-pokontany
by Hao Zhong
Client: Hao Zhong
A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Maritrano Category
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The Design
About Ascending Ground Asa Fototra: Tranombokim-pokontany
Lahatsoratra: Mipetraka ao anatin'ny tanàna manan-tantara Wuzhen, ny Ascending Ground dia mandinika ny resadresaka eo amin'ny maharitra sy ny fisokafana amin'ny alalan'ny tranombokim-pokontany maoderina. Ny vatan-trano biriky volondavenona naverina nampiasaina dia mametaka ny trano amin'ny fomban-drazana eo an-toerana, ary ny tokotany, ny lampihazo, ary ny varavarana voasokitra dia miteraka fihetsika mandeha sy fahitana voarafitra. Ny banga afovoany feno hazavana dia mampiditra ny natiora sy ny asa sosialy, manova ny tranomboky ho lafin-tany misy sosona mampifandray ny rafitra, ny hazavan'ny andro, ary ny fahatsiarovana an-tanàn-dehibe.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Volafotsy
Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Ascending Ground Asa Fototra: Tranombokim-pokontany, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Ascending Ground Asa Fototra: Tranombokim-pokontany. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Ascending Ground Asa Fototra: Tranombokim-pokontany dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- 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
- Team Members
- Hao Zhong
- Image Credits
- Hao Zhong
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