The Transformed Repository
The Transformed Repository Library by Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao is a winner of the 2025 Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design.
The Transformed Repository is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a much prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness.
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The Transformed Repository reimagines a historical warehouse in Detroit, transforming it into a modern library and cafe. The design preserves the building's industrial character while introducing a new structural volume to create layered spaces for reading and gathering. Skylights and high clerestory windows bring natural light into the space, enhancing its warmth and openness. This adaptive reuse project serves as a model for sustainable urban revitalization, blending historical preservation with contemporary functionality, and creating a vibrant community hub.
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The Transformed Repository by Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
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Interior Space and Exhibition Design Award Winner in 2025.
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The Transformed Repository Library
The Transformed Repository is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a much prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. The Transformed Repository is expected to be a highly-regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. The Transformed Repository splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
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Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
Zhaoxiong Han is an architectural designer at Gensler’s Los Angeles office, specializing in core and shell office buildings, workplace design, and adaptive reuse. His projects have been recognized internationally, receiving multiple global design awards and competition honors, including the IDA Gold Award and others. Through his work, he actively investigates innovative architectural approaches, challenging conventional design paradigms and advancing contemporary architectural practice. Beyond his design practice, Zhaoxiong is actively involved in the architectural community as a jury member for competitions like TerraViva, bringing critical insight into the evaluation of forward-thinking architectural ideas. His engagement in design discourse allows him to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and contribute to the evolution of the industry.
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Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao
Zhaoxiong Han and Yinzhu Yao are recognized for their expertise in sustainable design, office building architecture, interior solutions, and the adaptive reuse of historical buildings. Their approach integrates contemporary architectural practices with environmental responsibility, focusing on the creation of energy-efficient and visually appealing spaces. By utilizing innovative materials, strategic spatial planning, and advanced technologies, they deliver designs that meet functional requirements while enhancing well-being and promoting sustainability. Their projects often involve the transformation of historical structures, preserving cultural heritage while adapting them for modern use. Their interior solutions balance aesthetics and practicality, fostering productivity and comfort within the built environment.
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