Ripple Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Pukapuka Kura by Design Action

Ripple Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Pukapuka Kura by Design Action is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2021

Ripple Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Pukapuka Kura

by Design Action

Client: Design Action

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Ripple Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Pukapuka Kura

He hoahoa o roto tenei mo te whare pukapuka kura, e 2500 putu tapawha te rahi, kei roto i tetahi kura tuarua i Hongipoka. Ko tenei kaupapa he whakahou i tetahi whare pukapuka kua rite ki te pau, kaore hoki i tino whakamahia e nga akonga. Ko nga papa pukapuka piko me te tepu poutokomanawa porowhita e hanga ana i nga ahua whakawhitiwhiti e whakamaumahara ana ki nga ngaru wai, i te mea ko nga tauira e rite ana kei runga i te papa me te tuanui e whakaoti ana i te kaupapa. Ka whakamahia te rakuraku kirihou, kohatu, Corian, kaapeti, papa panekoti, me te kakahu whakaheke oro, me te rakau maramara ma me nga tipu i ia kokonga. Ko te whakatakotoranga porohita e wehewehe ana i nga waahi, me te whakaputa ake i te ahua nui ake o te waahi iti.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Ripple Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Pukapuka Kura te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Ripple Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Pukapuka Kura he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Ripple Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Pukapuka Kura i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The project is under direct subsidy scheme secondary school instituted by government; campus has been worn out over 35 years and associated with problems such as low usage rate of library. In view of this, the designer hopes to beautify the premises and refurbish existing library with warm atmosphere, thereby achieving effective passing on of knowledge, inspiring students and develop a better society for the future.
Dimensions & Packaging: 2500 Sq.ft
Tags: Library, School, Education, Ripple, Secondary School, Design Action, Yan Oi Tong Chan Wong Suk Fong Memorial Secondary School
Production Technology: Plastic laminate, Carpet, Vinyl tile, Sound reduction fabric, Stone, Corian
Design Challenge: Most of the libraries floor plans, bookshelves and counters design are relatively simple and straightforward. Nevertheless, in the limited space, the designer boldly takes the arc as core factor, curved bookshelves are used to separate different area, so that students can enjoy the process of finding books. Arc design maximizes the visual space, making the original small and boring library become a lively and dynamic self-directed learning space.
Research: Aesthetic education is rare in Hong Kong. Most of the schools were built by government under mass production; their design and floor plan were based on the sample cases that have been circulating for decades, which made the campus look tedious and similar to each other. We believe that the establishment of aesthetics is needed from an early age. A relaxing and comfortable campus can improve students’ interest in learning, inspire their development and build a better society for the future.
Inspiration: Drops falling onto lake cause ripples, as if people acquire knowledge from books, transform information to inspiration by pondering over and over again, ultimately turn into brilliant interpretation.
Curved bookshelves together with round shaped table in the center of the library become overlapping ripples, coupled with the pattern on floor and ceiling which are corresponding to each other, making the overall decoration consistent and complete.
Project Duration: The project finished in Feb 2020 in Yan Oi Tong Chan Wong Suk Fong Memorial Secondary School, Hong Kong.
Operation Flow: The designer believes that campus is not only a place for learning, but also serves as second home for students. Therefore, a comfortable library is important to give students a sense of belonging. Different level of green are planted in every corner of the library, as if every student is one of a kind with their own expertise. In addition, the light-colored wood elements make the space brighter and closer to nature.
Patents: Design Action
Team Members: Creative Director: Vincent Li
Designer: Mancy Li
Image Credits: Design Action