Argento Architettura · 2026
Ascending Ground Funzione Primaria: Biblioteca Comunitaria
by Hao Zhong
- A' Design Award d'Argento 2026 in Architettura
- CLIENT: Hao Zhong
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,752
- Verification code DC5AE52680 · Verify this award
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About Ascending Ground Funzione Primaria: Biblioteca Comunitaria
Testo: Situato all'interno della storica cittadina di Wuzhen, Ascending Ground esplora un dialogo tra permanenza e apertura attraverso una biblioteca comunitaria contemporanea. I volumi in mattoni grigi riciclati ancorano l'edificio alla tradizione locale, mentre terrazze, piattaforme e aperture scolpite generano un movimento fluido e vedute incorniciate. Un vuoto centrale ricco di luce introduce la natura e l'attività sociale, trasformando la biblioteca in un paesaggio spaziale stratificato che connette architettura, luce naturale e memoria urbana.
About the A' Design Award d'Argento
Ascending Ground Funzione Primaria: Biblioteca Comunitaria ha vinto l'A' Design Award d'Argento, un riconoscimento enormemente prestigioso conferito a design di fascia alta, splendidi e impressionanti. I vincitori d'Argento sono opere tremendamente brillanti ed estremamente creative che illustrano l'eccezionale competenza, il talento e l'acume dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Ascending Ground Funzione Primaria: Biblioteca Comunitaria sia un'opera meravigliosa, una vetrina di eccellenza, notevolmente professionale e profondamente innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award d'Argento è un'invenzione molto notevole e ammirata che giova ai confini dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia e li fa avanzare. Ascending Ground Funzione Primaria: Biblioteca Comunitaria è una creazione molto invidiata che evoca desideri, porta sentimenti positivi e accende meraviglia e stupore.
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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.
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- Hao Zhong
- Image Credits
- Hao Zhong
