Scenery Within The Frame

框內的風景

位於新竹關東市場三樓的圖書館，這棟建築幾年前得到了翻修，凸顯它鬧中取靜的獨特位置。因著藏書量需求而增設的關東分館，成為民眾日常採買食材後，一個能夠尋找食譜、農產蔬果等知識串連的場所。

The library located on the third floor of the Guan Dong Market in Hsinchu has been renovated a few years ago, highlighting its unique location that offers tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle. The Hakka branch, established due to the increasing volume of books, has become a place where people can find a wealth of knowledge on recipes, agricultural produce, and fruits and vegetables, especially after their routine grocery shopping.

閱讀的體驗從踏入空間的那一刻起，而溫和舒適的環境引導著知識的擴展，這是一個提供閱覽的場域，汲取涵養的漫遊路徑，讓思緒在空間得以恣意的馳騁。建築師分享，圖書館有如一座敞開的寧靜公園，提供多元身分的民眾在尋書漫步間相會交流，獲取豐盛的知識饗宴。

The experience of reading commences as soon as one enters this space, where a soothing and welcoming environment nurtures the growth of knowledge. It's a sanctuary for exploration, a journey of absorbing and cultivating thoughts, where minds are free to wander and ponder. The architect likens the library to an expansive, serene park, a gathering place for individuals from various walks of life to engage and exchange ideas, immersing themselves in a rich tapestry of knowledge.

設計上，平面空間將客家傳統「伙房」的建築型態作為設計概念，以轉向的幾何框架系統來圍塑這個傳統形式，鋪敘與早期對話的文化場域，也安排溯源的有趣途徑。建築師分別將平面兩端電梯一側的半圓形空間，作為區分音頻較高的幼兒閱讀及行政作業區，盡可能地將安靜歸還於框架核心。此外，動線分明是入口服務處的主要考量，旨在便利移動暫存的歸還書籍，同時櫃檯高度的建立也考量了與民眾的互動。

In the design, the layout incorporates the traditional Hakka “courtyard house” architectural style as its concept. This is achieved through a pivoting geometric framework that encapsulates this traditional form, narrating a space for cultural dialogues from earlier times and offering intriguing pathways to explore its origins. The architect has strategically utilized the semicircular spaces at both ends near the elevators to segregate areas with higher noise levels, such as children's reading and administrative areas, aiming to restore tranquility to the core of the space. Additionally, the clearly defined movement pathways at the entrance service area are designed to facilitate the temporary storage and return of books. The height of the counter has also been considered to enhance interactions with the public.

因著轉向而斜置的框架系統，為櫃檯開創多個軸線的寬廣視野，也界定了靜態與動態的功能。形成兩側寬窄不一、明亮的三角空間，讓自然光線化身為知識庫的引路者，圍塑靜態的寧靜氣息，聚集各類群眾的閱讀天地。為保持日後維修的靈活性，抬升了服務處一側的地坪，同時在幾何框架上切出大小不等的開口，形成有高有低的台度框景，時而臥榻時而桌面的機能性質，流暢地回應抬高的地面，不僅為框架內引入更多的自然光源，也形成有趣動線提供更多閱讀體驗，一反我們對常規圖書館的刻板印象。

The pivoted and slanted framing system creates multiple axial perspectives for the counter, delineating both static and dynamic functions. It forms triangular spaces of varying widths and brightness on both sides, allowing natural light to act as a guide through the repository of knowledge, crafting a serene atmosphere for the static areas and gathering a diverse reading audience. To maintain flexibility for future maintenance, the floor on one side of the service area has been elevated. Concurrently, openings of varying sizes have been cut into the geometric framework, creating a landscape of different heights, alternately serving as lounges or tabletops. This seamlessly responds to the elevated ground, introducing more natural light into the framework and creating intriguing movement paths that offer enhanced reading experiences, countering the stereotypical image of conventional libraries.

簡約溫潤的木質色調配置相近的高度，擴展了對空間的視野。運用轉向的設計手法，削弱幾何空間內六根明顯的柱子，將其柔化為舒適的臥榻，使最初受到侷限的柱子得到整合，與框景形成新的空間對話，成為一處彈性的閱讀園地。緩步穿梭在知識牆體形成的透視場景，期待著每處轉角新的體驗。而客家工藝的竹編元素成為點綴書車以及置於核心的櫃體裝飾，隨著書車的移動之間將元素佈於空間四處，回應著客家傳統的文化精神，堆疊獨一無二的場所記憶。

The minimalist and warm wooden tones, set at a consistent height, enhance the spatial perception. Utilizing a pivoting design technique, six prominent pillars in the geometric space are toned down and transformed into comfortable lounges. This integration of the initially constraining columns into the design creates a new spatial dialogue, turning the area into a versatile reading zone. Meandering slowly through the scenes framed by walls of knowledge, one looks forward to new discoveries at every corner. The Hakka craftsmanship of bamboo weaving becomes an adornment for book carts and core low cabinets, spreading these elements throughout the space as the carts move, echoing the spirit of Hakka tradition and culture, and accumulating unique memories of the place.

Design Studio | C-M STUDIO + Architect May Weng  @cm_studio.arch

Photography | ©YHLAA @nevermind1107