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[REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 In a city that was affected by a tragic act of senseless violence, the historical city of Casablanca has to this day, mourned those who died, empathized with those who suffered, and most importantly stood strong against terrorism. Casablanca Bombing Room stands in this ancient city as a symbol that brings closure and peace to those affected, as well as inspiring the population with the power of knowledge and knitting the community ever closer together. It is believed that with greater knowledge and wisdom, tragedies such as what happened on May 16 2013 in Casablanca will be forever be history. As a result, this library is created to allow its visitors to contemplate this concept of knowledge through architecture, and that the spaces in the building will act as metaphors in creating a memorable experience. The inception of this project came from the images of the site following the explosions. The chaos of the aftermath is represented by the numerous ropes that pierce through the ground, wrapping the library inmadness. At the same time, course rocks and wild grass protrude through the ground, causing anyone walking through the landscape to experience anxiety and uncertainty following each step. As a metaphor, the foreground of the project would evoke thought provoking reflection which one would not forget. Upon entering the library, the flowing and curvilinear forms constitute an atmosphere of lightness andfreshness, which sharply contrasts the chaos experienced previously. Constructed from integrative translucent material, the luminescence of the façade allows for soft light that visually enlarges the interior that is bound by a small building footprint. With blurred outside surroundings seen through the façade, the strong contrast between the soft interior and hard linear exterior would bring about a sudden relief of emotions. The South and East sides of the library, in addition to an open central staircase, provide flexible and relaxing study areas; while the North and West sides are dedicated to enclosed spaces such as rooms for study, computers, presentations, and utility services. The placementof books are also responsible in provoking a sense of freedom, where they are scattered through the entire building; along the handrail and under the staircase. On the top floor, one would see a permanent installation on the ceiling that dominates the exhibition space. "Broken Sky" - an art piece composed of ropes that hold stones and rocks in place - reflect themetaphor of conflict and strife, where mankind has always found ways to mend what is broken. Through this, an echo of the outside landscape merges with the interior, instilling a sense of hope and life in the hearts of the visitors.
Project name 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 [REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library
Typology 竞赛 [ HONORABLE MENTION ] Casablanca Bombing Rooms International Architecture Competition
Location 卡萨布兰卡 Casablanca, Morocco
Year 2015
Size N/A
Project Team Naiji Jiao, Louis(Yi) Liu, Xiru Chen
REAL Architects © All rights reserved info@re-al.cn ICP证：沪ICP备20000965号
[REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 In a city that was affected by a tragic act of senseless violence, the historical city of Casablanca has to this day, mourned those who died, empathized with those who suffered, and most importantly stood strong against terrorism. Casablanca Bombing Room stands in this ancient city as a symbol that brings closure and peace to those affected, as well as inspiring the population with the power of knowledge and knitting the community ever closer together. It is believed that with greater knowledge and wisdom, tragedies such as what happened on May 16 2013 in Casablanca will be forever be history. As a result, this library is created to allow its visitors to contemplate this concept of knowledge through architecture, and that the spaces in the building will act as metaphors in creating a memorable experience. The inception of this project came from the images of the site following the explosions. The chaos of the aftermath is represented by the numerous ropes that pierce through the ground, wrapping the library inmadness. At the same time, course rocks and wild grass protrude through the ground, causing anyone walking through the landscape to experience anxiety and uncertainty following each step. As a metaphor, the foreground of the project would evoke thought provoking reflection which one would not forget. Upon entering the library, the flowing and curvilinear forms constitute an atmosphere of lightness andfreshness, which sharply contrasts the chaos experienced previously. Constructed from integrative translucent material, the luminescence of the façade allows for soft light that visually enlarges the interior that is bound by a small building footprint. With blurred outside surroundings seen through the façade, the strong contrast between the soft interior and hard linear exterior would bring about a sudden relief of emotions. The South and East sides of the library, in addition to an open central staircase, provide flexible and relaxing study areas; while the North and West sides are dedicated to enclosed spaces such as rooms for study, computers, presentations, and utility services. The placementof books are also responsible in provoking a sense of freedom, where they are scattered through the entire building; along the handrail and under the staircase. On the top floor, one would see a permanent installation on the ceiling that dominates the exhibition space. "Broken Sky" - an art piece composed of ropes that hold stones and rocks in place - reflect themetaphor of conflict and strife, where mankind has always found ways to mend what is broken. Through this, an echo of the outside landscape merges with the interior, instilling a sense of hope and life in the hearts of the visitors.
Project name 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 [REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library
Typology 竞赛 [ HONORABLE MENTION ] Casablanca Bombing Rooms International Architecture Competition
卡萨布兰卡 Casablanca, Morocco Location
Year 2015
Size N/A
Project Team Naiji Jiao, Louis(Yi) Liu, Xiru Chen
REAL Architects © All rights reserved info@re-al.cn ICP证：沪ICP备20000965号
[REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 In a city that was affected by a tragic act of senseless violence, the historical city of Casablanca has to this day, mourned those who died, empathized with those who suffered, and most importantly stood strong against terrorism. Casablanca Bombing Room stands in this ancient city as a symbol that brings closure and peace to those affected, as well as inspiring the population with the power of knowledge and knitting the community ever closer together. It is believed that with greater knowledge and wisdom, tragedies such as what happened on May 16 2013 in Casablanca will be forever be history. As a result, this library is created to allow its visitors to contemplate this concept of knowledge through architecture, and that the spaces in the building will act as metaphors in creating a memorable experience. The inception of this project came from the images of the site following the explosions. The chaos of the aftermath is represented by the numerous ropes that pierce through the ground, wrapping the library inmadness. At the same time, course rocks and wild grass protrude through the ground, causing anyone walking through the landscape to experience anxiety and uncertainty following each step. As a metaphor, the foreground of the project would evoke thought provoking reflection which one would not forget. Upon entering the library, the flowing and curvilinear forms constitute an atmosphere of lightness andfreshness, which sharply contrasts the chaos experienced previously. Constructed from integrative translucent material, the luminescence of the façade allows for soft light that visually enlarges the interior that is bound by a small building footprint. With blurred outside surroundings seen through the façade, the strong contrast between the soft interior and hard linear exterior would bring about a sudden relief of emotions. The South and East sides of the library, in addition to an open central staircase, provide flexible and relaxing study areas; while the North and West sides are dedicated to enclosed spaces such as rooms for study, computers, presentations, and utility services. The placementof books are also responsible in provoking a sense of freedom, where they are scattered through the entire building; along the handrail and under the staircase. On the top floor, one would see a permanent installation on the ceiling that dominates the exhibition space. "Broken Sky" - an art piece composed of ropes that hold stones and rocks in place - reflect themetaphor of conflict and strife, where mankind has always found ways to mend what is broken. Through this, an echo of the outside landscape merges with the interior, instilling a sense of hope and life in the hearts of the visitors.
Project name 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 [REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library
Typology 竞赛 [ HONORABLE MENTION ] Casablanca Bombing Rooms International Architecture Competition
Location 卡萨布兰卡 Casablanca, Morocco
Year 2015
Size N/A
Project Team Naiji Jiao, Louis(Yi) Liu, Xiru Chen
REAL Architects © All rights reserved info@re-al.cn ICP证：沪ICP备20000965号
[REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 In a city that was affected by a tragic act of senseless violence, the historical city of Casablanca has to this day, mourned those who died, empathized with those who suffered, and most importantly stood strong against terrorism. Casablanca Bombing Room stands in this ancient city as a symbol that brings closure and peace to those affected, as well as inspiring the population with the power of knowledge and knitting the community ever closer together. It is believed that with greater knowledge and wisdom, tragedies such as what happened on May 16 2013 in Casablanca will be forever be history. As a result, this library is created to allow its visitors to contemplate this concept of knowledge through architecture, and that the spaces in the building will act as metaphors in creating a memorable experience. The inception of this project came from the images of the site following the explosions. The chaos of the aftermath is represented by the numerous ropes that pierce through the ground, wrapping the library inmadness. At the same time, course rocks and wild grass protrude through the ground, causing anyone walking through the landscape to experience anxiety and uncertainty following each step. As a metaphor, the foreground of the project would evoke thought provoking reflection which one would not forget. Upon entering the library, the flowing and curvilinear forms constitute an atmosphere of lightness andfreshness, which sharply contrasts the chaos experienced previously. Constructed from integrative translucent material, the luminescence of the façade allows for soft light that visually enlarges the interior that is bound by a small building footprint. With blurred outside surroundings seen through the façade, the strong contrast between the soft interior and hard linear exterior would bring about a sudden relief of emotions. The South and East sides of the library, in addition to an open central staircase, provide flexible and relaxing study areas; while the North and West sides are dedicated to enclosed spaces such as rooms for study, computers, presentations, and utility services. The placementof books are also responsible in provoking a sense of freedom, where they are scattered through the entire building; along the handrail and under the staircase. On the top floor, one would see a permanent installation on the ceiling that dominates the exhibition space. "Broken Sky" - an art piece composed of ropes that hold stones and rocks in place - reflect themetaphor of conflict and strife, where mankind has always found ways to mend what is broken. Through this, an echo of the outside landscape merges with the interior, instilling a sense of hope and life in the hearts of the visitors.
Project name 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 [REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library Typology 竞赛 [ HONORABLE MENTION ] Casablanca Bombing Rooms International Architecture Competition Location 卡萨布兰卡 Casablanca, Morocco Year 2015 Size N/A Project Team Naiji Jiao, Louis(Yi) Liu, Xiru Chen
REAL Architects © All rights reserved info@re-al.cn ICP证：沪ICP备20000965号
[REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 In a city that was affected by a tragic act of senseless violence, the historical city of Casablanca has to this day, mourned those who died, empathized with those who suffered, and most importantly stood strong against terrorism. Casablanca Bombing Room stands in this ancient city as a symbol that brings closure and peace to those affected, as well as inspiring the population with the power of knowledge and knitting the community ever closer together. It is believed that with greater knowledge and wisdom, tragedies such as what happened on May 16 2013 in Casablanca will be forever be history. As a result, this library is created to allow its visitors to contemplate this concept of knowledge through architecture, and that the spaces in the building will act as metaphors in creating a memorable experience. The inception of this project came from the images of the site following the explosions. The chaos of the aftermath is represented by the numerous ropes that pierce through the ground, wrapping the library inmadness. At the same time, course rocks and wild grass protrude through the ground, causing anyone walking through the landscape to experience anxiety and uncertainty following each step. As a metaphor, the foreground of the project would evoke thought provoking reflection which one would not forget. Upon entering the library, the flowing and curvilinear forms constitute an atmosphere of lightness andfreshness, which sharply contrasts the chaos experienced previously. Constructed from integrative translucent material, the luminescence of the façade allows for soft light that visually enlarges the interior that is bound by a small building footprint. With blurred outside surroundings seen through the façade, the strong contrast between the soft interior and hard linear exterior would bring about a sudden relief of emotions. The South and East sides of the library, in addition to an open central staircase, provide flexible and relaxing study areas; while the North and West sides are dedicated to enclosed spaces such as rooms for study, computers, presentations, and utility services. The placementof books are also responsible in provoking a sense of freedom, where they are scattered through the entire building; along the handrail and under the staircase. On the top floor, one would see a permanent installation on the ceiling that dominates the exhibition space. "Broken Sky" - an art piece composed of ropes that hold stones and rocks in place - reflect themetaphor of conflict and strife, where mankind has always found ways to mend what is broken. Through this, an echo of the outside landscape merges with the interior, instilling a sense of hope and life in the hearts of the visitors.
Project name 卡萨布兰卡图书馆 [REBORN FROM THE ASHES ] Casablanca Bombing Room Library Typology 竞赛 [ HONORABLE MENTION ] Casablanca Bombing Rooms International Architecture Competition Location 卡萨布兰卡 Casablanca, Morocco Year 2015 Size N/A Project Team Naiji Jiao, Louis(Yi) Liu, Xiru Chen REAL Architects © All rights reserved info@re-al.cn ICP证：沪ICP备20000965号