Spira Silva Usus Mixtus ab Hao Zhong and Yuchen Qiu

Opus Spira Silva Usus Mixtus a designatore Hao Zhong and Yuchen Qiu est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Aureum in Categoria Certaminis Architectura.

AurumArchitectura· 2025

Spira Silva Usus Mixtus

a Hao Zhong and Yuchen Qiu

Cliens: Hao Zhong and Yuchen Qiu

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Aureum in Categoria Architectura

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Designum

De Spira Silva Usus Mixtus

Spira Silva, in ora maritima Williamsburg renovata, futurum florens et naturae conscium concipit, naturam cum urbanismo integrando. Dissimiliter ab aedificiis ligneis traditionalibus, opus tabulis CLT contortis utitur aestheticae efficientaeque gratia. Spatia interiora per tabulata variantur, configurationes flexibiles dispositionesque accommodabiles offerentia. Spira Silva designationem turrium excelsarum conventionalem provocat, atmosphaeram hospitalem fovens vitamque urbanam sustinabilem promovens.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Aureum

Spira Silva Usus Mixtus victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aureum, honoris amplissimi formis primi ordinis, mirabilibus et praestantibus dati. Victores Aurei sunt opera valde nova, provida et splendida, quae ingenium, sapientiam et peritiam auctorum suorum referunt. Exspectatur Spira Silva Usus Mixtus inventum laudatissimum, inclinationes creans et monumentale fore, quod pretium inauditum afferat. Haec forma Aureo praemio victa est incepto mirabile et honoratum, quod fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovet. Spira Silva Usus Mixtus cupiditatem vehementem excitat, studium accendit, ingenium creandi fovet et capit.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: 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.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: 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"
Notulae: twisted CLT construction, innovative structure, sustainable high-rise, dynamic spatial design, urban timber, eco-conscious design, iconic landmark
Technologia Productionis: 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.
Provocatio Designandi: 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.
Investigatio: 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.
Inspiratio: 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.
Duratio Operis: This design started in 2023. The building is situated in the waterfront district of Williamsburg, right adjacent to Domino Park and Williamsburg Bridge.
Cursus Operationis: 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.
Membra Turmae: Hao Zhong, Yuchen Qiu
Agnitiones Imaginum: Hao Zhong, Yuchen Qiu