Donghulin Guest House Maison d'hôtes by Fon Studio

Donghulin Guest House Maison d'hôtes by Fon Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.

BronzeArchitecture· 2022

Donghulin Guest House Maison d'hôtes

by Fon Studio

Client: Fon Studio

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Architecture Category

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The Design

About Donghulin Guest House Maison d'hôtes

La maison d'hôtes Donghulin est un établissement implanté à flanc de montagne, au-dessus d'un village. Trois toitures à deux pans de hauteurs différentes répondent au dénivelé du site et distinguent l'organisation fonctionnelle des espaces intérieurs. Les interstices ménagés entre les toitures épousent les lignes du paysage naturel. Une tonalité gris foncé permet au bâtiment de s'harmoniser avec son environnement. La structure principale est réalisée en béton coulé sur place. Le nombre de chambres reste limité, tandis qu'une vaste aire commune est laissée libre afin que les exploitants puissent en faire un usage souple et modulable.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Donghulin Guest House Maison d'hôtes est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Donghulin Guest House Maison d'hôtes est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Donghulin Guest House Maison d'hôtes satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site Area：170㎡
Building Area：230㎡
Tags: Architecture design,Mountain house,Guest House,Country Architecture,Chinese Modern architecture
Production 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.
Design 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.
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.
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.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2020 in Beijing and finished in August 2020 in Beijing(Design period), and was finished in June 2021.
Team Members: Jin Boan
Li Hongzhen
Luo Shuanghua
Song Yuanyuan
Zhang Jingyi
Image Credits: FON STUDIO