Hong Kong Beijing Library (DFAA 2024 - Grand Award)

【Judges’ Comments | DFA Design for Asia Awards 2024 - Grand Award Series】

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2024 Grand Awards were conferred to 10 winners this year. Let’s view our international judges’ comments to the winning projects!

Winning project:
Hong Kong Beijing Library / the Mainland
Snøhetta / Norway

Judge’s Comment:
“This project is inspiring because it redefines what a library can be, offering not just a space for reading, but for community exchange and intellectual interaction. Architecturally, it's extraordinary, featuring one of the world’s largest load-bearing glass systems, which brings the outdoors in. This approach overturns the traditional enclosed, towering library design. The open, climate-controlled space invites people not just to read but to engage in exhibitions, dialogues, and shared experiences, making it a marvel in both form and function.

In Asia, where physical book reading still holds significant cultural importance, this project becomes even more relevant. It encourages communal interaction and the exchange of knowledge, pushing the concept of reading forward into the future. The way it mirrors its surrounding landscape further adds to its appeal, serving as a potential template for future public spaces that blend nature and functionality.” - Ashwini DESHPANDE, Co-founder and Director, Elephant Design Pvt Ltd

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【評審點評 | DFA亞洲最具影響力設計獎 2024 - 大獎系列】

今年DFA亞洲最具影響力設計獎一共評選出10個大獎，立即觀看國際評審對得獎作品的評語！

得獎作品：
北京城市圖書館 / 內地
Snøhetta / 挪威

評審觀點：
「這個項目令人鼓舞，因為它重新定義了圖書館的功能，不僅僅是一個閱讀的空間，更是一個社區互動和思想交流的場所。它的建築設計非凡，擁有世界上最大的玻璃承重系統之一，讓戶外空間與室內融為一體。這設計顛覆了傳統封閉、高聳的圖書館格局，以氣候控制的開放性空間邀請人們前來閱讀，亦鼓勵他們參與展覽、對話和集體體驗，在形式和功能上均令人讚嘆。

在亞洲，閱讀實體書依然具有重要的文化意義，更加突顯這項目的重要性。它鼓勵社區互動和知識交流，推動閱讀走向未來。對周遭自然景觀的關注也增添建築的吸引力，成為未來結合自然與功能的公共空間設計典範。」- Ashwini DESHPANDE, Elephant Design Pvt Ltd聯合創辦人及總監

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