Silevera Meaho · 2026
Ascending Ground Mosebetsi o ka Sehloohong: Laeborari ya Sechaba
by Hao Zhong
- Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award 2026 in Meaho
- CLIENT: Hao Zhong
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,752
- Verification code DC5AE52680 · Verify this award
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About Ascending Ground Mosebetsi o ka Sehloohong: Laeborari ya Sechaba
Sengoliloeng sa Buka: E behiloe ka har'a toropo ya khale ya Wuzhen, Ascending Ground e hlahloba puisano pakeng tsa ho hlola le ho buleha ka laeborari ya sechaba ya sejoale-joale. Lijonkana tsa litene tse putsoa tse sebelisitsoeng hape li tiisa moaho ka har'a moetlo wa lehae, ha li-terrace, liteishene, le mekoti e betliloeng li hlahisa motsamao o phollotseng le maikutlo a behiloeng ka har'a foreimi. Sebaka se bohareng se tletseng ka leseli se hlahisa tlhaho le mesebetsi ya sechaba, se fetolang laeborari hore e be sebaka se nang le mekato e hokahanyang meralo ya kaho, leseli la motsheare, le mehopolo ya toropo.
About the Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award
Ascending Ground Mosebetsi o ka Sehloohong: Laeborari ya Sechaba ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e phahameng ka ho fetesisa, e ntle le e tsosang maikutlo. Bahapi ba Silevera ke mesebetsi e khanyang haholo le e nang le boqapi bo ikhethang e bontšang botsebi, talenta le bohlale ba baqapi ba eona. Ascending Ground Mosebetsi o ka Sehloohong: Laeborari ya Sechaba e lebelletsoe ho ba mosebetsi o motle, oa mohlala, o nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha e tebileng. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award ke mohopolo o hlokomelehang haholo le o ratoang o tlisang molemo mme o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Ascending Ground Mosebetsi o ka Sehloohong: Laeborari ya Sechaba ke mosebetsi oo batho ba bangata ba o lakatsang, o tsosang litakatso, o tlisang maikutlo a matle le o tsosetsang ho makala le ho hlolla.
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- 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.
- Patents
- Hao Zhong
- Image Credits
- Hao Zhong
