A Gathering Place in the Wild Conceptualized with impressions of the "mountains", the space and use scenarios can expand organically, as free as nature and trees. Leveraging the gaps between layers and vertical extension of the space, it feels like climbing the mountain indoor, with twist and turns at the corners for different views and feelings. Embracing the enclosing mountain view, the design stresses the connection of in and out, as different vertical and converging spaces break the horizontal lifestyle, inserting a complete sense of nature. It focuses on the connection of two levels, linking the interior, people and the outdoors to merge the view, while creating a fluid and diverse space to facilitate human connections.

We start from outside of the base to create a space resembling trees, that each space extends like a branch, growing upward, outward and yet stay interconnected. The vertical axis breaks the flat spatial design, while split-level platforms, shared, middle and corner break the stratified style of the duplex building. With a variety of holes, gaps and intermediary spaces, different forms of communication are created, which in turn leads to various behaviors. In a both horizontal and vertical space, the sense of stability and privacy is enabled. A huge area of penetrating materials blends the in and out for a wider view, while various frames create the experience of as-if outside. To strengthen the connection with nature, each floor boasts a 4m-deep terrace, moving the residents closer to nature. Starting from the dining table and breaking the limits of floors, the space extends outward and upward, including a shared platform, a tree house, a study, a reading room, a living room, etc.. 

Through vertical and horizontal spatial development, an organic and multi-faceted form of space is created. Semi-public space is created within the private, providing diversified modes for use that breakthrough the conventional design for residence. The ubiquitous sense of convergence represents the emotional connection of the family. Interstices are here to enhance penetration, flow, light, airflow, scenery and sound, which all move freely to set up the surroundings. Residents can feel nature through the holes, amplifying the exclusive experience of a mountain house. The porous material can fix the moisture, albeit the humidity in the mountains, for a more natural atmosphere. 

The public space on the first and second floors features vertical integration in the form of a tree. Combining the tabletop, 1/4 of the spiral staircase, a terrace corridor and a tree house, the vertical development of the space adds fun to life. Each family member can stay alone but coexist, creating diversified options for family life. Just like there are different heights and angles to appreciate the view and deepen the connection with nature.