The Transformed Repository Umtapo wolwazi ngu-Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

Umdwebo The Transformed Repository Umtapo wolwazi ngu-Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2025 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi.

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The Transformed Repository Umtapo wolwazi

ngu Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

Iklayenti: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Ingaphakathi

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I-Transformed Repository icabanga kabusha inqolobane yomlando eDetroit, iyiguqula ibe umtapo wolwazi nendawo yekhofi yesimanje. Umklamo ulondoloza isimo sezimboni sesakhiwo kuyilapho lethula ivolumu entsha yesakhiwo ukudala izindawo ezinezingxenye zokufunda nokuhlangana. Amafasitela asophahleni namafasitela aphezulu aletha ukukhanya kwemvelo endaweni, kwandise ukufudumala nokuvuleka kwayo. Le phrojekthi yokusetshenziswa kabusha okuguquguqukayo isebenza njengesibonelo sokuvuselelwa kwamadolobha okusimeme, ihlanganisa ukulondolozwa komlando nokusebenza kwesimanje, futhi idale isikhungo somphakathi esichumayo.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

The Transformed Repository Umtapo wolwazi iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. The Transformed Repository Umtapo wolwazi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. The Transformed Repository Umtapo wolwazi iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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Izici Ezihlukile: The Transformed Repository is a project located in Detroit, set in a former warehouse with over a hundred years of history. By converting this old industrial space into a library with a coffee shop, the project aims to create more than just a public space; it is a thoughtful reflection on history and the future of Rust Belt factories.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: The Transformed Repository spans approximately 18 meters in width, 35 meters in depth, and 7 meters in total height. The design incorporates mezzanine floors at a height of 3.5 meters, creating a dynamic double-height space. Skylights, each measuring 1.5 meters by 2.5 meters, and high clerestory windows of 2 meters in height are strategically placed to maximize natural light. Structural reinforcements include steel beams with a depth of 0.4 meters, ensuring stability and supporting the new design elements.
Amathegi: Factory Renovation
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: Our design employs adaptive reuse principles, introducing new volumes within the existing warehouse to create a dynamic double-height space. We utilized parametric design tools to optimize natural light through skylights and high clerestory windows, enhancing spatial quality while preserving historic integrity. Material selection focused on sustainable, locally-sourced options like reclaimed wood and steel, maintaining the industrial aesthetic while modernizing the interior environment.
Inselele Yokudweba: The hardest part of this design activity was balancing historical preservation with modern functionality. Creatively, we faced the challenge of maintaining the warehouse's original character while adapting it for new uses, like a library and café. Internally, we navigated historical perspectives to honor the building's legacy and community expectations. Externally, we dealt with zoning laws, structural limitations, and integrating modern technology within a century-old structure, ensuring safety and sustainability.
Ucwaningo: This project used a combination of historical research and community-focused design research. The objective was to transform a historic warehouse into a modern library while preserving its cultural significance. We used surveys, interviews, and site analysis as our primary data collection tools. Participants included local residents, historians, and urban planners. Results showed a strong community desire for a multifunctional space that respects the past while serving current needs. The insights gained emphasized the importance of adaptive reuse in promoting sustainable urban development and enhancing social engagement. This research has real-life impacts by revitalizing heritage buildings, fostering community pride, and offering a model for future sustainable design practices.
Ugqozi: Detroit has a significant number of abandoned factories, many of which were once part of its thriving automotive industry. By repurposing this historic warehouse, the project honors the past while providing a sustainable model for urban renewal, showcasing a vision for the future where old industrial spaces are reborn as vibrant community assets.
Ubude Bephrojekthi: Detroit, USA
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: The Transformed Repository is designed to create an inviting and interactive space. A newly introduced drywall volume with an embedded structure adds layers and depth to the library, enhancing the sense of openness. This volume, along with reading and sitting steps, encourages exploration and interaction, offering cozy spots for reading or gathering. Large windows and skylights fill the space with natural light, making it bright and welcoming, blending historical character with modern comfort for an engaging experience.
Amalungu Eqembu: Zhaoxiong Han
Yinzhu Yao
Amakhredithi Ezithombe: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao