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Architects: Jumping House Lab
- Area: 3711 m²
- Year: 2023
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Photographs:Zhi Xia, Tiantian Wang
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Manufacturers: Focus
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Lead Architects: Tiantian Wang, Yanqin Luo
Text description provided by the architects. This settlement is comprised of 16 misaligned and intertwined houses. Collectively, they face south, while the subtle differences in their orientation, height, and openings create unique views for each. It is nestled amidst lush green fields, with a pond on the west side and a creek to the south. To the northeast lies a village, and the site is encircled by small mountains. In terms of scale, each house in this settlement is close to local village houses, and their forms mimic the natural growth of the village. The building is painted white, echoing the colour of the cows and the egrets, standing out while harmonizing with their natural surroundings. The dominant feature of the exterior walls is a coat of coarsely textured, deeply embossed white paint. As the sunlight shifts, the brightness and shadows on the walls undergo constant change, creating a play of various shades of white. This is a village hotel with 23 guest rooms and amenities, including a restaurant, a café, an artisan workshop, a bakery, a swimming pool, and meeting rooms. Additionally, the location offers convenient access to nearby streams, fields, and mountains.
