A House For All Seasons by John Lin

XI'AN – As China’s populations are moving in mass from rural dwellings to cities, villages have been suffering economically, socially and physically. The country’s architectural program is also shifting, as specific building types are being replac
Create a free account to read the full article
Get 2 premium articles for free each month
Related Articles
MORE Brick
A dramatic void in a Batam dessert shop brings light, ventilation and a connection to the elements

Cycling becomes community ritual thanks to programmatic zoning at Beijing flagship
-Cropped-thumb.jpg)
A trio of patios shape a new kind of indoor-outdoor living at a Mediterranean villa

A playful take on the Italian restaurant aims for timelessness, not cliché

When a shop's materials are as unexpected as the clothes, retail becomes an exercise in expression

Through ‘curated chaos’ and a little TLC, a Shanghai boutique speaks to its community

If linking the built environment to the natural is the goal, a Tulum apartment complex hits the mark
-thumb.jpg)
Why housing needs to catch up with an ageing population

Prefabrication and programmatic duality transform a former warehouse into a live-work space
