Mailiao Township Bibliotek, kultursenter av Mailiao Township, Zoom Design and C.M.Chao

Designet Mailiao Township Bibliotek, kultursenter av Mailiao Township, Zoom Design and C.M.Chao er en høyt ansett vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2026 A' Design Award i Bronse i konkurransekategorien Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruksjonsdesign.

BronseArkitektur· 2026

Mailiao Township Bibliotek, kultursenter

av Mailiao Township, Zoom Design and C.M.Chao

Klient: C.M.Chao. Architect & Planners

Vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse i kategorien Arkitektur

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Om Mailiao Township Bibliotek, kultursenter

Mailiao Township er en kulturpark med et bibliotek og et kulturelt aktivitetssenter ved kysten av Yunlin i Taiwan. De to bygningene rammer inn en eggformet gårdsplass, Aesthetic Incubation Plaza, som gir skygge og ly mot sterk sol og kystvind. Dype takutspring, dobbeltlagede vegger og halvutendørs rom sikrer komfort gjennom hele året. Tegl, som lenge har vært brukt på landsbygda i Taiwan, kler de øvre fasadene, mens tilbaketrukket glass på bakkenivå knytter sammen inne og ute. Biblioteket er planlagt med utgangspunkt i behovene til eldre og barn.

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Om A' Design Award i Bronse

Mailiao Township Bibliotek, kultursenter 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. Mailiao Township Bibliotek, kultursenter 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. Mailiao Township Bibliotek, kultursenter tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

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Krediteringer, teammedlemmer og tekniske detaljer levert av designeren.

Unike Egenskaper: The library entrance is low and gradually rises toward a central atrium, where senior and children's reading zones sit. Varying heights, scales, and steps define areas, while ramps link levels and shift perspectives. A digital reading mezzanine offers a pause before the second floor. Visitors enjoy views of farmland or the sunlit atrium, with quiet zones under one roof. Brickwork patterns wrap the upper façades, while recessed glass at ground level blurs indoor and outdoor, emphasizing horizontality.
Dimensjoner og Emballasje: The total building area is 23,474 square meters, the site area is 5,404 square meters, and the total floor area is 11,156 square meters. The design centers on functionality. Two buildings, the Aesthetic Living Center and the Library, surround the egg-shaped central courtyard. The Living Center provides exhibitions and lifelong learning for the community. The Library, serving a coastal area with an aging population, focuses on seniors' and children's needs.
Stikkord: Brick, Cultural Sustainability, Aesthetic Incubation Plaza, Semi-Outdoor Design, Local Revitalization, Energy-Efficient Architecture
Produksjonsteknologi: The design team selected one of the most humble yet emotionally resonant materials, brick. Widely used in Taiwan's rural architecture, brick evokes strong cultural memory. Traditional rural pigsties often used ventilated brickwork for airflow and light, exemplifying early green design.
Bricks are earth-based, tactile, and expressive, but have been largely replaced by industrial tile in modern urban settings. The project revives the nearly lost craft by reinterpreting brick in a contemporary language, transforming a 'nostalgic' material into a timeless cultural medium.
Designutfordring: Architecture is more than a spatial container; it is a cultural witness and a recorder of its time. The biggest challenge was ensuring that the architecture 'spoke the language of the people.' The design team sought an expression that could transcend age and language, conveying deep cultural values. Though brick was chosen as the main material, transforming this 'old-fashioned' element into a contemporary, accessible symbol of collective memory required precise design sensibility and cultural sensitivity.
Forskning: When architecture becomes a vessel of culture, it becomes a dialogue between people and place. In coastal Yunlin, this library and aesthetic living center blend historical depth with future values. Climate-responsive design, deep overhangs, layered walls, and semi-outdoor zones ensure comfort. The two buildings form a shaded plaza for gathering. Brick facades recall rural roots while bridging past and present. Promoting cultural sustainability and everyday aesthetics, the space invites learning, creativity, and belonging.
Inspirasjon: Located in southwest Yunlin's Mailiao Township, the site faces strong sun and coastal winds. The design adopts climate-responsive strategies, semi-outdoor spaces, double-layered walls, and deep overhangs to reduce heat and ensure year-round comfort. The park includes two main buildings: the Aesthetic Living Center and Library, forming an egg-shaped central courtyard, the 'Aesthetic Incubation Plaza.' This shared space offers shade, wind protection, and fosters social interaction.
Prosjektvarighet: The project finished in September 2022 in Taiwan.
Driftsflyt: The dual cores, library, and aesthetic living center form a shared cultural facility. The central Aesthetic Incubation Plaza connects the two buildings, offering both climatic comfort and social interaction. Rooted in local climate and demographics, the design responds to seniors and children while using brick to preserve and reinterpret cultural memory. The result is a meaningful community landmark, serving both as a platform for everyday learning and a starting point for Mailiao's cultural revitalization.
Teammedlemmer: Mailiao township office, Zoom Design Atelier, C.M.Chao. Architect & Planners
Bildekreditering: C.M.Chao. Architect & Planners