A residence with a round / Panhui

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A residence with a round

Inspiration: The design was inspired by an ancient and mysterious building which I meet
during a travel in Anhui province. It’s circular entrance caused viewers’ imagination of
the mysterious other side, what’s more, the partly hidden stairs implies the existence of
another world.

Space: This design attempts to use a simple round in a private residence to create
similar atmosphere as he ancient building in Anhui. The wall which has a round divides
the residence into two different worlds which are respectively defined by two gardens .
The possibility implicit dialogue between city are retained. Hidden walkways and secret
upgoing staircase will take us to the most serene side.

City: Trying to keep silence to the confusion and rapid change city environment, the
most simple material is selected for the external facade and using the common form of
sloping roof . However ,the proportion and details is the pursuit of a sense of
strangeness .In the entrance the skylight implies the transition from the city to the
Internal world.

Construction: Main shell of the residence is made of concrete, the central wall which
has a round hole is the bearing structure .The other ancillary spaces are the product of
a secondary inserted two storey timber-framed structure. Interior materials and details
is kept simple to reduce the materiality.