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Hu's Residence

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Innovation
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Creativity
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JURY VOTES
Large Apartment
5.68
5.98
6.05
5.07
5.7
Natalie Badenduck
Natalie Badenduck Associate Professor at Mount Royal University
5
8
5
4
5.5
Melvyn Law
Melvyn Law Director / Principal Designer at Limelight atelier
7
7
7
5
6.5
Manuela Mannino
Manuela Mannino Architect at THDP
6
6
8
8
7
Nina Sickenga
Nina Sickenga Founder at MOSS
5
7
6
4
5.5
Wen Hao
Wen Hao Founder and Chief Curator at Design Spring– Contemporary China Furniture Design Fair
5
6
5
6
5.5
Ken Hu
Ken Hu President/Principal Partner at CHENG CHUNG DESIGN (HK) LTD. CCD
5
7
6
5
5.75
Ester Bruzkus
Ester Bruzkus Founder at Ester Bruzkus Architekten
5
7
8
5
6.25
Justin Donnelly
Justin Donnelly Creative Director at Jumbo
5
7
6
4
5.5
Golnar Roshan
Golnar Roshan Creative Partner at Rive Roshan
interesting colour usage...
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6
6
5
5.5
Hamish Guthrie
Hamish Guthrie Founder and Director at Hecker Guthrie
5
6
6
5
5.5
Anna Gavrichkova
Anna Gavrichkova Founder at LEFT design
Color is very subjective criterion...
5
6
6
5
5.5
Client
Mr. Hu
Floor area
140 ㎡
Completion
2022
Budget
$ 43,332
Lighting
Lighting

“The solution I proposed for this modern residence is to redefine its spatial functions to accommodate the dynamic life of the occupants."

Mr. Hu's Residence is located in Xi'an, an ancient capital of China. By breaking away from the traditional, monotonous definition of residential spaces, the architect aimed to create a living environment that is better suited to modern lifestyles.

Innovation:
Upon entering the residence, regular living spaces such as the living room, kitchen, or bedroom are not immediately visible. This is due to the original architectural structure being completely broken in terms of functional layout, leaving only a narrow corridor. As moving further into the space, the occupants will experience a transition from darkness to brightness and from narrowness to expansiveness.

A fork is designed in the home, providing users with the option to choose direction. Prior to making a decision, the path ahead is indistinct and does not lead to a concrete space. As users embark on their own personal exploration, the space gradually takes shape.

Creativity:
"Spaces do not confine life. They can be utilized freely, as they are simply spaces." "Road" is a fundamental concept of this project. Overemphasizing individual spatial functions and labeling areas as specific rooms, such as living room and dining room, can disrupt the natural relationship between life and space. "Road" , on the other hand, directs the dwellers to their most essential needs and allows for various activities to take place within a single space. Here, one space can accommodate life scenarios, like reading, dining, working, entertainment, and more.

Functionality:
This project incorporates two simple materials: volcanic rocks and latex paint. By utilizing these materials, the design achieves an unassuming and serene ambiance, while also considering the sustainability of the materials.

Regarding spatial functions, the project does not include any designated areas, except for the kitchen, living room, and restroom, which provide the essentials for daily life. However, the same space can serve multiple functions, such as reception, reading, dining, and work.

Sustainability:
The design recaptures the essence of living by breaking away from conventional living modes and defying standard definitions. Life is perpetually in motion, and so should be spaces.