Designet The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibliotek av Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao er en høyt verdsatt vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2025 A' Design Award i Bronse i konkurransekategorien Interiør- og utstillingsdesign.
BronseInteriør· 2025
The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibliotek
av Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
Klient: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
Vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse i kategorien Interiør
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Om The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibliotek
Book Text: The Transformed Repository gjenoppfinner et historisk lagerbygg i Detroit og forvandler det til et moderne bibliotek og en kafé. Designet bevarer byggets industrielle karakter samtidig som det introduserer et nytt strukturelt volum for å skape lagdelte rom for lesing og samvær. Takvinduer og høye klerestorievinduer bringer naturlig lys inn i rommet og forsterker dets varme og åpenhet. Dette gjenbruksprosjektet fungerer som en modell for bærekraftig urban revitalisering, og forener historisk bevaring med samtidig funksjonalitet, og skaper et livlig samlingspunkt for lokalsamfunnet.
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Om A' Design Award i Bronse
The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibliotek er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibliotek forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. The Transformed Repository Primary Function: Bibliotek tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.
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- Unike egenskaper
- 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.
- Dimensjoner og emballasje
- 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.
- Stikkord
- Factory Renovation
- Produksjonsteknologi
- 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.
- Designutfordring
- 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.
- Forskning
- 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.
- Inspirasjon
- 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.
- Prosjektvarighet
- Detroit, USA
- Driftsflyt
- 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.
- Teammedlemmer
- Zhaoxiong Han
Yinzhu Yao - Bildekreditering
- Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
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