Ascending Ground Bibliotèca Comunautària per Hao Zhong

Lo dissènh Ascending Ground Bibliotèca Comunautària per Hao Zhong es un laureat autfo estimfo del prestigfo 2026 A' Design Award d'Argent dins la Categoria de Competfo Arquitectura.

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Ascending Ground Bibliotèca Comunautària

per Hao Zhong

Client : Hao Zhong

Laureat del A' Design Award d'Argent dins la Categoria Arquitectura

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Lo Concèpte

A prepaus de Ascending Ground Bibliotèca Comunautària

Plaçat dins la vila istorica de Wuzhen, Ascending Ground explòra un dialòg entre la permanéncia e la dobertura a travèrs d'una bibliotèca comunautària contemporanèa. De volums de teule gris reciclat ancoran lo bastiment dins la tradicion locala, mentre que las terrassas, las platafòrmas e las oberturas talhadas generan un movement fluid e de vistas encadradas. Un voide central emplenat de lutz introdutz la natura e l'activitat sociala, transformant la bibliotèca en un paisatge espacial estratificat que connècta l'arquitectura, la lutz del jorn e la memòria urbana.

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A prepaus del A' Design Award d'Argent

Ascending Ground Bibliotèca Comunautària a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award d'Argent, una reconeissença extraordinàriament prestigiosa acordada a de designs d'ort de gamma, esplendids e impressionants. Los ganhaires de l'Argent son d'òbras terriblament brilhantas e extrèmament creativas que illustran l'experiéncia, lo talent e la finessa excepcionals de lors designers. S'espèra que Ascending Ground Bibliotèca Comunautària siá una òbra meravilhosa e de referéncia, notablament professionala e prigondament innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award d'Argent es una invencion fòrça notabla e admirada, que fa un ben e fa avançar las frontièras de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia. Ascending Ground Bibliotèca Comunautària es una creacion immensament envejada que desrevelha de desirs, aduch de sentiments positius e fa néisser l'estonament e l'esmaiment.

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Proprietats Unicas: 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 e Embalatge: 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.
Etiquetas: community library, contextualized design, heritage integration, recycled material
Tecnologia de Produccion: 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.
Desaffo de Dissènh: 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.
Inspiracion: 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.
Durada del Projècte: The project concept started in 2018 during my travel in Wuzhen and the design finished in 2019.
Flux Operacional: 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.
Brevets: Hao Zhong
Membres de l'Equipa: Hao Zhong
Crèdits d'Imatges: Hao Zhong