Ascending Ground Primary Function: Laibulale ya Anthu Ammudzi ndi Hao Zhong

Dizayini ya Ascending Ground Primary Function: Laibulale ya Anthu Ammudzi ndi Hao Zhong ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2026 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe a Nyumba, Zomanga ndi Zomangidwa.

SilivaZomangamanga· 2026

Ascending Ground Primary Function: Laibulale ya Anthu Ammudzi

ndi Hao Zhong

Kasitomala: Hao Zhong

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Zomangamanga

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Kapangidwe

Za Ascending Ground Primary Function: Laibulale ya Anthu Ammudzi

Book Text: Yokhazikitsidwa mu tauni yakale ya Wuzhen, Ascending Ground imafufuza za kukambirana pakati pa kukhalitsa ndi kutseguka kudzera mu laibulale yamakono ya anthu ammudzi. Zomangamanga za njerwa zofiirira zobwezeretsedwanso zimakhazikitsa nyumbayo mu mwambo wa komweko, pomwe materasi, mapulatifomu, ndi mabowo osemedwa zimapanga kayendetsedwe ka madzi ndi maonekedwe okhala mu chimango. Malo apakati odzaza ndi kuwala amabweretsa chilengedwe ndi zochitika za anthu, kusintha laibulaleyo kukhala malo a zigawo zambiri zomwe zimagwirizanitsa zomangamanga, kuwala kwa masana, ndi kukumbukira kwa mzinda.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award

Ascending Ground Primary Function: Laibulale ya Anthu Ammudzi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Ascending Ground Primary Function: Laibulale ya Anthu Ammudzi akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Ascending Ground Primary Function: Laibulale ya Anthu Ammudzi ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.

Kumbuyo kwa Kapangidwe

Katundu wa Atolankhani

Umboni, mamembala a gulu ndi zambiri zapadera zoperekedwa ndi wopanga.

Makhalidwe Apadera: 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.
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba: 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.
Zizindikiro: community library, contextualized design, heritage integration, recycled material
Teknoloji Yopangira: 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.
Vuto la Dizayini: 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.
Chilimbikitso: 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.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti: The project concept started in 2018 during my travel in Wuzhen and the design finished in 2019.
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito: 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.
Petensi: Hao Zhong
Mamembala a Gulu: Hao Zhong
Mwini Zithunzi: Hao Zhong