Pilak Arkitektura · 2026
Ascending Ground Pangunahing Tungkulin: Aklatang Pampamayanan
by Hao Zhong
- A' Design Award na Pilak 2026 in Arkitektura
- CLIENT: Hao Zhong
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,752
- Verification code DC5AE52680 · Verify this award
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About Ascending Ground Pangunahing Tungkulin: Aklatang Pampamayanan
Teksto ng Aklat: Nakatakda sa loob ng makasaysayang bayan ng Wuzhen, sinasaliksik ng Ascending Ground ang isang diyalogo sa pagitan ng pananatili at pagiging bukas sa pamamagitan ng isang kontemporaryong aklatang pampamayanan. Ang mga lumang gawa sa kulay-abong laryo na binigyang-muling buhay ay nag-uugat sa gusali sa lokal na tradisyon, habang ang mga terasa, plataporma, at inukit na mga butas ay lumilikha ng dumadaloy na galaw at mga nakuwadrong tanawin. Isang sentral na puwang na puno ng liwanag ang naghahatid ng kalikasan at aktibidad na panlipunan, na nagbabago sa aklatan tungo sa isang patong-patong na tanawing spatial na nag-uugnay sa arkitektura, liwanag ng araw, at gunita ng lungsod.
About the A' Design Award na Pilak
Ang Ascending Ground Pangunahing Tungkulin: Aklatang Pampamayanan ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Ascending Ground Pangunahing Tungkulin: Aklatang Pampamayanan ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Ascending Ground Pangunahing Tungkulin: Aklatang Pampamayanan ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.
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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
