Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Goes to Donghulin Guest House Residential by Fon Studio
The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Fon Studio for architecture, building and structure design
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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Donghulin Guest House Residential by Fon Studio. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Donghulin Guest House Residential
Donghulin Guest House is a guest house set on a mountainside above a village. Three pitched roofs of different heights respond to the height difference of the site and separate the functional layout of the interior. The gaps formed between the roofs follow the lines of the natural landscape. A dark greyish tone keeps the building in harmony with its surroundings. The main structure is made of poured concrete. The number of guest rooms is limited, and a large public area is kept free so that the operators can use the space in flexible ways.
Award Record
Fon Studio is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/129903
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/129903
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!129903
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/315446
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.archdaily.cn/cn/967761/dong-hu-lin-min-su-wei-la
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Donghulin Guest House Residential
- Function
- Residential
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Fon Studio
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #129903
Credits
- Team
- Jin Boan, Li Hongzhen, Luo Shuanghua, Song Yuanyuan and Zhang Jingyi
- Image Credits
- FON STUDIO
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The design concept of the building is simple and clear. We responded to the height difference of the site in the form of pitched roofs and designed a well-bedded residence that is seamlessly attached to the mountain. Although it is a guest house, in the overall functional layout, the number of the guest rooms is quite limited, and a large public area is reserved to provide the operators as much operational flexibility as possible.
- Inspiration
- In order to maintain the harmony between the building and its natural surroundings, we introduced a dark greyish hue. Three pitched roofs of different heights separate the functional layout of the space, and thereof the gaps formed rhythmically responded to the natural landscape. As the building is located at a certain altitude, an outlook from any given direction brings an interesting view, from up close to a far.
- Research
- Looking back to the process of the construction of the building, we realize that this is an unconventional "guest house" architectural project. Upon its completion, people who walk through the village and finally find themselves here can regard it as a spot close to nature which assures them a relaxing halt of their journeys. We look forward to having different groups of people come and go, and leave behind their unique interpretations of the spot.
- Challenge
- The building is located on the mountainside, looking down to the village below, enjoying a luxurious view. Before it was rebuilt, it had been a common residence of the villagers, which was hardly livable due to disrepair. The instructions of the new owners, as well as the legal regulations make it rather clear that the traditional architectural style must be preserved. We use the classic form to meet the requirements of customers, so that it can be presented in a harmonious natural environment.
- Realization and Technology
- The main structure of this house is constructed by pouring concrete, which poses greater challenges in terms of material transportation and temperature control. Although the shape of the house is relatively simple, the craftsmanship requirements are relatively high, and this is difficult for the local construction workers. We try to make appropriate adjustments to the construction process to make the construction cost and completion effect effective under the premise of satisfying the design.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in May 2020 in Beijing and finished in August 2020 in Beijing(Design period), and was finished in June 2021.
- Specifications
- Site Area：170㎡ Building Area：230㎡
- Keywords
- Architecture design,Mountain house,Guest House,Country Architecture,Chinese Modern architecture
