Winning Entries of the Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition 2012

摘要

The role of the town hall is changing. Instead of functioning simply as a public space, the town hall is now expected to serve as a center for new kinds of activities. This is especially true in communities that have begun to show signs of decline, amid concerns about declining birth rates, aging populations, and the weakening social fabric in local neighborhoods. In such communities, a town hall should be more than a center for public services where people gather only when they need to attend to their affairs. It should be a place that offers something new and stimulating to residents. It should provide a sense of joy and richness in everyday life, and if possible become a place to make people proud of their community. In growing communities, it should be a place where new traditions can be built up.