The Transformed Repository Tamkerḍit sɣur Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao d anerbaz yettwaqadren meqqren n 2025 Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz deg Taggayt n Tnaflit n Afeṣṣel n Ugensu, Taddart n Uzenz d Uskan.
LbrunzAgensu· 2025
The Transformed Repository Tamkerḍit
sɣur Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
Amsaɣ: Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
Anerbaz n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz deg Taggayt n Agensu
Anerbaz n Urraz Yettwasenqden
Senqed Addad n Urraz i #163877Afeṣṣel
Ɣef The Transformed Repository Tamkerḍit
Tamkerḍit yettwabeddlen tettwali daɣen tanwalt tamezruyt deg Detroit, tsseɣlay-tt d tamkerḍit d lqahwa n zzman-nneɣ. Aɣwas yeḥrez ṭṭbiɛa n usenfar tamasnwalt n uzadaɣ ma yella yesskcam yiwen n uḥjem amasnwal amaynut i wakken ad ixleq imukan yettmagraden i teɣuri d unejmuɛ. Ttiqan n usqef d ṭṭwaqi ɛlayen n tegnawt sskecmen tafat tagamant ɣer wemkan, ttimɣuren tinneɣ-is d tililit-is. Asenfar-agi n usmres yettwabeddlen d amedya i tigmi n temdint tuḥwiḍt, i yesdukkulen aḥraz amezruyi d twuri n tallit-nneɣ, i yxelqen agmam n temɣiwant n tudert.
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Ɣef Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz
The Transformed Repository Tamkerḍit d amerbaḥ n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz, tagmat ɛlayen i yisnulfa yelhan, yeṭṭafaren tinawt, tamusni d tezmert. Imerbaḥen n Lbrunz d isnulfa yelhan, ttbanen d timusniwin n tmusni n yimahilen-nsen. The Transformed Repository Tamkerḍit ad yili d asnulfu yettwaɛezzen, yelhan, amaynut. The Transformed Repository Tamkerḍit yettemlil ɣef yimawlan, yettwaɛezzen s tmahilt-is.
Deffir n ufeṣṣel
Tagrurt n tɣamsa
Ismawen n terbaɛt, iferdisen itiknikanen akked telɣut i d-yefka umeṣṣufeɣ.
- Taɣara Tasuft
- 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.
- Tigejdiwin & Akemmus
- 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.
- Tibzimin
- Factory Renovation
- Tasnakta n Ufares
- 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.
- Asewḥel n Usnulfu
- 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.
- Anadi
- 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.
- Aseḥbiber
- 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.
- Tanzagt n Usenfar
- Detroit, USA
- Tanila n Umahil
- 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.
- Igmamen n Terbaɛt
- Zhaoxiong Han
Yinzhu Yao - Imsuren n Tugniwin
- Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
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