Innovation:
The entrance to the courtyard is modest in scale, and the 900mm-wide gate conceals a secluded atmosphere. PIG DESIGN's signature sense of humor is incorporated into the design: the odd-shaped entrance resembles a "piglet" in its compositional relationship with the building, while the roof arranged with cheap black PVC pipes looks like its hairstyle.

Creativity:
In the center of this landscape, a shallow pond in the shape of a ring is created, with the inner and outer circles forming concentric round shapes. Four giant rocks distributed in the pond, on the gravel, ground and lawn blend into one another, signifying a symbiosis of the elements, while introducing "time" into the scene with the image of a clock.

Besides, there is a "Furry House" covered with artificial furs, serving as Li Wenqiang's private office. The inspiration for this space came from a cat. "The name of the cat is Orange. Orange came to our studio in 2017 and has been taken care by me since then. He got fat that we named our studio PIG. Then we came up with the concept of 'saving the city with cuteness', so that architectural spaces will become lovable for their intriguing design."

Functionality:
The interior of the two-story building incorporates office, conference room, tea room, dining room and workshop, resulting in a combination of professionalism and ordinary life. The studio returns to its everyday state. Although it does not exhibit the strong artistic expression of previous projects, the space is left blank with a "de-decorated" setting.

The space has unhindered access to outdoor sceneries in all directions. The reception tearoom at the entrance accommodates tables made of stacked raw stones, perpetuating the coarse texture of the courtyard. In the sunken meeting space one meter below the floor, the circular seating area echoes the curved ceiling, strengthening participants' rapport during discussions. The sunken garage is transformed into a large table that connects the space and serves as an immersive handicraft workshop.

Every block is in harmony with one another. With black and white as the unifying tones, PIG DESIGN's original furniture and artworks appear as splendid decorations dotted here and there, also as witnesses to the development of the studio. The office area on the second floor has the capacity to accommodate a 20-person team.

Sustainability:
The courtyard is paved with a large amount of gravel, and each piece of stepping stone slab is recycled material. The last stone slab left and the original granite step in the courtyard are fully utilized, to form the tea table inside the entrance. The rooftop of the house is built from recyclable PVC pipes, which are low-cost, relatively endurable and allow for easy, rapid construction.