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Another

Edited by Stefan Camenzind and Yao Liang

ESCAPE

Designing the Modern Guest House II

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Huangshan, China

Shu De House

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12,917 square feet (1200 square meters) Architecture and design /

Lv Kunpeng, Shanghai Kun Yu Decoration Design Co. Ltd Photography /

Jin Xiaowen

S h u D e H o u se is a n ex a mp le of tradi tio n al H ui-st y le architecture. When configuring the reconstruction plan, designer Lv Kunpeng retained the building’s structural elements, exterior form, and style so that it naturally blends with the environment and surrounding structures. Kunpeng changed the internal functions of the building while taking advantage of its characteristic workmanship. The 16 guest rooms are comfortably furnished, with familiar, warm, and natural colors and minimal decoration to draw attention to the enchanting appeal and beautiful views of the historic house.

Shu De House is the ancestral hall of the Su family who were Huizhou merchants and believed in the saying that “a dark room brings large fortune.” As such traditional Huistyle houses are typically dark. However, now rebuilt, Shu De House is bright and well ventilated. One guest room has a full glass wall that enables guests to enjoy sunlight and solitude; the attic bathroom has a skylight that filters sunlight and moonlight inside; and the simple and spacious tea room is separated from a pond of lotus flowers with a glass wall. This application of large quantities of glass improves natural lighting and expands spatial perception while also lending a sense of modernity and lightness to the old Chinese house.

A transparent roof over the small courtyard next to the dining room creates an al fresco dining area that offers views and protects guests against wind and rain.

Kunpeng avoided high-tech materials in favor of natural materials. The bar counter in the dining room is made of Yi County Green natural stones and the bathroom washbasins in public areas are made of stones from an old well. The fences and courtyard roof are spliced with bamboo cane.

The designer has used wood and bamboo to seamlessly integrate new walls and conceal modern facilities such as the air-conditioning, floor heating, and central ventilation systems.

The traditional staircase has been retained, but the original wooden floorboards have been replaced with a steel-concrete structure for safety, steadiness, and sound insulation. These reconstruction details provide the guest house with a strong heart that will keep its vitality going for generations to come.

Site plan

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01 / The grand Hui style of She De House 02 / The serene and tranquil setting 03 / The entrance of Shu De House

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Location /

Huangshan, China

Shu De House

Area /

12,917 square feet (1200 square meters) Architecture and design /

Lv Kunpeng, Shanghai Kun Yu Decoration Design Co. Ltd Photography /

Jin Xiaowen

S h u D e H o u se is a n ex a mp le of tradi tio n al H ui-st y le architecture. When configuring the reconstruction plan, designer Lv Kunpeng retained the building’s structural elements, exterior form, and style so that it naturally blends with the environment and surrounding structures. Kunpeng changed the internal functions of the building while taking advantage of its characteristic workmanship. The 16 guest rooms are comfortably furnished, with familiar, warm, and natural colors and minimal decoration to draw attention to the enchanting appeal and beautiful views of the historic house.

Shu De House is the ancestral hall of the Su family who were Huizhou merchants and believed in the saying that “a dark room brings large fortune.” As such traditional Huistyle houses are typically dark. However, now rebuilt, Shu De House is bright and well ventilated. One guest room has a full glass wall that enables guests to enjoy sunlight and solitude; the attic bathroom has a skylight that filters sunlight and moonlight inside; and the simple and spacious tea room is separated from a pond of lotus flowers with a glass wall. This application of large quantities of glass improves natural lighting and expands spatial perception while also lending a sense of modernity and lightness to the old Chinese house.

A transparent roof over the small courtyard next to the dining room creates an al fresco dining area that offers views and protects guests against wind and rain.

Kunpeng avoided high-tech materials in favor of natural materials. The bar counter in the dining room is made of Yi County Green natural stones and the bathroom washbasins in public areas are made of stones from an old well. The fences and courtyard roof are spliced with bamboo cane.

The designer has used wood and bamboo to seamlessly integrate new walls and conceal modern facilities such as the air-conditioning, floor heating, and central ventilation systems.

The traditional staircase has been retained, but the original wooden floorboards have been replaced with a steel-concrete structure for safety, steadiness, and sound insulation. These reconstruction details provide the guest house with a strong heart that will keep its vitality going for generations to come.

Site plan

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01 / The grand Hui style of She De House 02 / The serene and tranquil setting 03 / The entrance of Shu De House

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04 / Lush vegetation surrounds the guest house 05-06 / The mossy and mottled pathway conveys the sense of history 07-09 / The building coexists harmoniously with its environment, almost as if floating on the water of the lotus pond

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04 / Lush vegetation surrounds the guest house 05-06 / The mossy and mottled pathway conveys the sense of history 07-09 / The building coexists harmoniously with its environment, almost as if floating on the water of the lotus pond

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Reception area floor plan

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10-12 / Traditional Hui-style architecture 13-14 / Glass walls improve natural lighting and expand spatial perception 15 / Glass-encased trees encased bring nature and light inside

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Reception area floor plan

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10-12 / Traditional Hui-style architecture 13-14 / Glass walls improve natural lighting and expand spatial perception 15 / Glass-encased trees encased bring nature and light inside

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16 / Outdoor seating area 17 / Dining room and courtyard with transparent roof 18-21 / Raw materials, such as timber and concrete, are warm and tactile

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16 / Outdoor seating area 17 / Dining room and courtyard with transparent roof 18-21 / Raw materials, such as timber and concrete, are warm and tactile

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Toilet Shower Bathroom Dressing room Bedroom Patio Corridor Balcony Dining area 10

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22 / Dining and recreation area 23 / Guest rooms have views outside 24-26 / Guest rooms with timber furnishings and warm and neutral color palette

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22 / Dining and recreation area 23 / Guest rooms have views outside 24-26 / Guest rooms with timber furnishings and warm and neutral color palette

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Location /

La Cerdanya, Spain

Wood Warmth

Area /

6491 square feet (603 square meters) Architecture and design /

Pablo Serrano Elorduy, Dom Arquitectura Photography /

Jordi Anguera

Wood Warmth is located in a small village in La Cerdanya, Spain. Positioned on the northern side of the valley, it is oriented towards the heart of the village and is surrounded by fields and pastures where farming and agriculture are the main activities. Breathtaking views of the Cadi Mountains make this setting a natural paradise.

The older buildings in La Cerdanya were constructed as ensembles of living and working units arranged around enclosed exterior spaces and forming a grid-like pattern of barns, stables, and houses.

Wood Warmth is the conversion of one ensemble of buildings consisting of a haystack, barn, warehouse, small dwelling, and “badiu” (traditional backyard). The client wished to redesign and rearrange the space to accommodate their own home and additional guest areas.

The architect has maintained the size of the existing buildings, while redesigning and adapting their façades, roofs, and interior spaces. The badiu is now a large, covered, open space. It has been revamped with old roof trusses, but uses a vernacular roof system with no bonding material between the timber and tiles.

Inside, the rooms and guest areas retain the existing stonewalls while the flooring, tiles, woodwork, and ironwork create a sense of spaciousness. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from many of the rooms and foster seamless flow between inside and out.

01 / Wood Warmth is surrounded by fields and agricultural activities 02 / Main entrance to the guest house

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Location /

La Cerdanya, Spain

Wood Warmth

Area /

6491 square feet (603 square meters) Architecture and design /

Pablo Serrano Elorduy, Dom Arquitectura Photography /

Jordi Anguera

Wood Warmth is located in a small village in La Cerdanya, Spain. Positioned on the northern side of the valley, it is oriented towards the heart of the village and is surrounded by fields and pastures where farming and agriculture are the main activities. Breathtaking views of the Cadi Mountains make this setting a natural paradise.

The older buildings in La Cerdanya were constructed as ensembles of living and working units arranged around enclosed exterior spaces and forming a grid-like pattern of barns, stables, and houses.

Wood Warmth is the conversion of one ensemble of buildings consisting of a haystack, barn, warehouse, small dwelling, and “badiu” (traditional backyard). The client wished to redesign and rearrange the space to accommodate their own home and additional guest areas.

The architect has maintained the size of the existing buildings, while redesigning and adapting their façades, roofs, and interior spaces. The badiu is now a large, covered, open space. It has been revamped with old roof trusses, but uses a vernacular roof system with no bonding material between the timber and tiles.

Inside, the rooms and guest areas retain the existing stonewalls while the flooring, tiles, woodwork, and ironwork create a sense of spaciousness. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from many of the rooms and foster seamless flow between inside and out.

01 / Wood Warmth is surrounded by fields and agricultural activities 02 / Main entrance to the guest house

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Elevations

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03 / The badiu (traditional backyard) is now a large, covered, open space 04-05 / The original buildings were constructed as ensembles of living and working units arranged around enclosed exterior spaces 06 / Enclosed balcony

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Elevations

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11-15 / The guest rooms retain the original stonewalls, and the rustic character of the architecture is complemented by modern, comfortable furnishings

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11-15 / The guest rooms retain the original stonewalls, and the rustic character of the architecture is complemented by modern, comfortable furnishings

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Another Escape: Designing the Modern Guest House II Edited by Stefan Camenzind and Yao Liang Guest houses have become an exceptionally popular and attractive Another type of accommodation for tourists and travelers in recent decades. As the setting often have the opportunity to more closely experience local customs and culture and engage with the surrounding environment. Another Escape: Designing the Modern Guest House II presents a collection of guest houses in China, North America, Europe and Northern Africa that are in harmony with their setting. These outstanding projects are distinct for

by history, culture, and regional context. This book provides guidance on guest house design and management, and with enticing color photographs, technical drawings, and freehand sketches, it is an essential source of inspiration for architects, interior designers, small business owners, and anyone looking to establish a guest house in their local region.

ISBN 9781864707182 Format 290mm x 245mm Binding Casebound with jacket Pages 288 Illustrations Full color In bookstores June 2017

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