Ascending Ground Primært formål: Lokalbibliotek af Hao Zhong er en højt anset vinder af den meget prestigefyldte 2026 A' Design Award i Sølv i konkurrencekategorien Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruktionsdesign.
SølvArkitektur· 2026
Ascending Ground Primært formål: Lokalbibliotek
af Hao Zhong
Klient: Hao Zhong
Vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv i kategorien Arkitektur
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Om Ascending Ground Primært formål: Lokalbibliotek
Bogtekst: Beliggende i den historiske by Wuzhen udforsker Ascending Ground en dialog mellem permanens og åbenhed gennem et moderne lokalbibliotek. Volumener af genbrugte grå mursten forankrer bygningen i den lokale tradition, mens terrasser, platforme og udskårne åbninger skaber et flydende bevægelsesmønster og indrammede udsigter. Et centralt, lysfyldt tomrum introducerer natur og social aktivitet og forvandler biblioteket til et lagdelt rumligt landskab, der forbinder arkitektur, dagslys og urban erindring.
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Om A' Design Award i Sølv
Ascending Ground Primært formål: Lokalbibliotek er vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv, en usædvanligt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles designs i topklasse, som er pragtfulde og imponerende. Sølvvinderne er enormt geniale og overordentlig kreative værker, der illustrerer deres designeres fremragende ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighed. Ascending Ground Primært formål: Lokalbibliotek forventes at være et vidunderligt udstillingsværk, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionelt og dybt innovativt. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en højst bemærkelsesværdig, beundret opfindelse, som gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Ascending Ground Primært formål: Lokalbibliotek er en skabelse, som mange misunder, og som vækker begær, bringer positive følelser og antænder forundring og undren.
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- Unikke Egenskaber
- 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.
- Dimensioner & Emballage
- 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
- Produktionsteknologi
- 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.
- Designudfordring
- 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.
- Projektvarighed
- The project concept started in 2018 during my travel in Wuzhen and the design finished in 2019.
- Driftsflow
- 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.
- Patenter
- Hao Zhong
- Teammedlemmer
- Hao Zhong
- Billedkreditering
- Hao Zhong
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