Ascending Ground प्राथमिक कार्य: सामुदायिक ग्रंथालय by Hao Zhong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award रौप्य पुरस्कार in वास्तुकला, इमारत आणि संरचना डिझाइन Competition Category.
रौप्यवास्तुकला· 2026
Ascending Ground प्राथमिक कार्य: सामुदायिक ग्रंथालय
by Hao Zhong
Client: Hao Zhong
A' Design Award रौप्य पुरस्कार Winner in वास्तुकला Category
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The Design
About Ascending Ground प्राथमिक कार्य: सामुदायिक ग्रंथालय
पुस्तक मजकूर: वूझेन या ऐतिहासिक शहरात वसलेले, अ‍ॅसेंडिंग ग्राउंड हे एका समकालीन सामुदायिक ग्रंथालयाच्या माध्यमातून स्थायित्व आणि मोकळेपणा यांच्यातील संवाद उलगडते. पुनर्वापर केलेल्या राखाडी विटांचे भाग इमारतीला स्थानिक परंपरेत रुजवतात, तर सोपे, चौथरे आणि कोरलेली द्वारे प्रवाही हालचाल आणि चौकटबद्ध दृश्ये निर्माण करतात. मध्यभागी प्रकाशाने भरलेली एक पोकळी निसर्ग आणि सामाजिक क्रियाकलाप आणते, ज्यामुळे ग्रंथालयाचे रूपांतर स्तरित अवकाशीय भूदृश्यात होते जे वास्तुकला, दिवसाचा प्रकाश आणि शहरी स्मृती यांना जोडते.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award रौप्य पुरस्कार
Ascending Ground प्राथमिक कार्य: सामुदायिक ग्रंथालय हे A' Design Award रौप्य पुरस्काराचे विजेते आहे, सर्वोच्च दर्जाच्या, सुंदर आणि प्रभावी रचनांना दिला जाणारा विलक्षण प्रतिष्ठित सन्मान. रौप्य विजेते अत्यंत तेजस्वी आणि खूप सर्जनशील कलाकृती असून रचनाकारांची उत्कृष्ट तज्ज्ञता, प्रतिभा आणि सूक्ष्म दृष्टी दाखवतात. Ascending Ground प्राथमिक कार्य: सामुदायिक ग्रंथालय हे अद्भुत, आदर्श, अत्यंत व्यावसायिक आणि खोलवर नाविन्यपूर्ण काम असेल अशी अपेक्षा आहे. ही रौप्य पुरस्कार जिंकलेली रचना कला, विज्ञान, रचना आणि तंत्रज्ञानाच्या सीमा रुंदावण्यास मदत करणारा लक्षणीय, कौतुक झालेला शोध आहे. Ascending Ground प्राथमिक कार्य: सामुदायिक ग्रंथालय ही अनेकांना हेवा वाटणारी निर्मिती असून इच्छा जागृत करते, सकारात्मक भावना आणते आणि आश्चर्य व कौतुक निर्माण करते.
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.
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- Team Members
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- Image Credits
- Hao Zhong
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