Ascending Ground Galuega Autu: Faletusi a le Nuu e Hao Zhong

O le mamanu Ascending Ground Galuega Autu: Faletusi a le Nuu e Hao Zhong o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Ario i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Fausaga Fale.

ArioFausaga Fale· 2026

Ascending Ground Galuega Autu: Faletusi a le Nuu

na mamanuina e Hao Zhong

Tagata Fa'atau: Hao Zhong

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Ario i le Vaega Fausaga Fale

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Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Ascending Ground Galuega Autu: Faletusi a le Nuu

Tusitusiga: O loo tu i totonu o le taulaga iloga o Wuzhen, o le Ascending Ground e suʻesuʻe ai se talanoaga i le va o le tumau ma le tatala e ala i se faletusi faaonaponei a le nuu. O fau piliki efuefu ua toe faaaogaina e faamautu ai le fale i tu ma aga faalotoifale, ae o faasitepu, tulaga, ma avanoa ua vaneina e faatupu ai le gaoioiga tafe ma vaaiga ua faafaaata. O se avanoa avanoa tutotonu ua tumu i le malamalama e faafeiloai ai le natura ma gaoioiga faaagafesootai, ma liua ai le faletusi i se laufanua avanoa fai vaega e fesootai ai le tusiata, malamalama o le ao, ma le manatuaga o le aai.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Ascending Ground Galuega Autu: Faletusi a le Nuu, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Ascending Ground Galuega Autu: Faletusi a le Nuu e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Ascending Ground Galuega Autu: Faletusi a le Nuu o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: 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.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: 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.
Fa'ailoga: community library, contextualized design, heritage integration, recycled material
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: 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.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: 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.
Fa'aosofia: 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.
Umi o le Poloketi: The project concept started in 2018 during my travel in Wuzhen and the design finished in 2019.
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: 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.
Pateni: Hao Zhong
Sui o le 'Au: Hao Zhong
Fa'aaloaloga o Ata: Hao Zhong