Spira Silva Lílò Onírúurú by Hao Zhong and Yuchen Qiu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìkọ́lé, Ilé àti Ètò Competition Category.
WúràÌkọ́lé· 2025
Spira Silva Lílò Onírúurú
Client: Hao Zhong and Yuchen Qiu
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award Winner in Ìkọ́lé Category
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About Spira Silva Lílò Onírúurú
Spira Silva, tí ó wà ní etí odò Williamsburg tí wọ́n tún ṣe, ń ṣàpèjúwe ọjọ́ ọ̀la tó ní afẹ́fẹ́ tí ó sì ń ṣe àbójútó àyíká nípa dídàpọ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá àdánì pẹ̀lú ìgbésí ayé ìlú. Yàtọ̀ sí àwọn ilé igi àtọwọ́dọ́wọ́, iṣẹ́ náà lo àwọn pánẹ́ẹ̀lì CLT tí a fi ọ̀nà ìyíká ṣe fún ẹwà àti ìmúṣiṣẹ́ dáadáa. Àwọn àyè inú ilé yàtọ̀ síra ní àárín àwọn àjà, ó ń fúnni ní àwọn ètò tó lè yípadà àti àwọn ìlà tó lè ṣe àtúnṣe. Spira Silva ń tako ètò ìkọ́lé ilé gíga àtọwọ́dọ́wọ́, ó ń dá ìhùwàsí ìkáàbọ̀ sílẹ̀ tí ó sì ń ṣe ìdàgbàsókè ìgbésí ayé ìlú tó lè tẹ̀síwájú.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award
Spira Silva Lílò Onírúurú jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele àkọ́kọ́, tó jẹ́ ìyanu tó sì yàtọ̀. Àwọn olùborí Wúrà jẹ́ àwọn ẹ̀dá tó ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun gidigidi, tó ní ojú-ìwòye tó jìnnà tó sì ń tàn yòò tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ọgbọ́n, òye àti ìjáfáfá àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Spira Silva Lílò Onírúurú yóò jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tí a yìn gidigidi, tó ń gbé ìtẹ̀sí kalẹ̀ tó sì jẹ́ ìrántí tó ń mú iye tí a kò rí rí wá. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àkànṣe tó yani lẹ́nu tí a bọ̀wọ̀ fún tó ṣe anfàní gidigidi tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Spira Silva Lílò Onírúurú ń dá ìmọ̀lára ìfẹ́ tó lágbára sílẹ̀, ń jí ìtara, ń gbé ìṣẹ̀dá lárugẹ tó sì ń fà wá mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Unlike traditional timber buildings, the project utilizes twisted CLT panels as its primary structure members, creating a dynamic architectural language while maintaining structural efficiency. Tthe interior spaces vary across floors, offering open layouts, enclosed areas, and adaptable configurations for different functions. The design fosters warmth, vitality, and a sense of belonging to occupants.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- typical CLT wall panel: 12'-6" x 14'-0" x 1'-0 3/8"
typical glulam column: 1'-6" x 1'-0"
typical CLT floor panel: 14'-0" x 24'-0" x 1'-0 3/8"
wood-look metal panel: 4'-0" x 12'-0" x 0'-2" - Tags
- twisted CLT construction, innovative structure, sustainable high-rise, dynamic spatial design, urban timber, eco-conscious design, iconic landmark
- Production Technology
- The project integrates innovative CLT construction with advanced digital modeling techniques. The twisting structure is achieved by programming the CLT panels to create dynamic forms that balance both aesthetic and structural efficiency. The use of parametric design tools enabled the creation of complex, fluid geometries, while sustainable materials were prioritized to reduce the carbon footprint.
- Design Challenge
- The deisgners utilized paramatric design tool and structural anaylsis tool to evaluate the structural feasibilty and efficiency of our design iterations. Daylight analysis tool is used to adjust twisting effect of building elements.
- Research
- The designers came across a project uses CLT panels with varying moisture levels to self-shape into twisted forms, reducing energy use and material waste while enabling complex, sustainable designs. They see this potential in pushing CLT construction beyond conventional stacking methods, allowing for the creation of expressive, sustainable and unconventional high-rises, which can foster warmth, vitality, and a sense of belonging for occupants.
- Inspiration
- Several years ago, the designers had the opportunity to visit a timber factory in Spokane, where they became deeply intrigued by the potential of timber construction. While timber structures are rare in New York, timber high-rises are even more so. They sought to challenge this norm by envisioning something entirely innovative, pushing CLT construction beyond traditional stacking methods. Their goal was to create expressive, sustainable, and unconventional high-rises, fostering a connection to nature, akin to living within a giant tree.
- Project Duration
- This design started in 2023. The building is situated in the waterfront district of Williamsburg, right adjacent to Domino Park and Williamsburg Bridge.
- Operation Flow
- Spira Silva fosters dynamic interaction between occupants and space. Its twisted CLT structure creates flexible interior layouts, offering varying spatial experiences from open to enclosed areas. The design encourages natural light and airflow through strategically placed apertures, enhancing occupant comfort. Adaptive spaces support diverse activities, from collaborative work to private retreats. The building's sustainability and versatility improve occupant well-being and energy efficiency, delivering a more engaging urban environment.
- Team Members
- Hao Zhong, Yuchen Qiu
- Image Credits
- Hao Zhong, Yuchen Qiu
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