The Transformed Repository Library
Zhaoxiong Han
Interior Space and Exhibition Design The Transformed Repository Library by Zhaoxiong Han 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.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
The Transformed Repository Library by Zhaoxiong Han is an esteemed winner of the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award. The Transformed Repository Library earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2025 and is showcased on Awarded Designs & Architecture among other remarkable designs. Explore the details of the project, discover other works by Zhaoxiong Han and see why The Transformed Repository Library design stands out from its competition.
About The Transformed Repository
Interior Space and Exhibition Design The Transformed Repository Library by Zhaoxiong Han 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. The Transformed Repository earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new concepts with skillful innovations, and are selected by a grand jury, as valuable entries in their respective categories, after fair, ethical, meritocratic and impartial academic review, where nominated works are voted through blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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