Ruman Origin Farmstead Boerderij by Jianshan Wangshui Planning and Design

Ruman Origin Farmstead Boerderij by Jianshan Wangshui Planning and Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Zilver in Architectuur, Gebouwen en Constructieontwerp Competition Category.

ZilverArchitectuur· 2025

Ruman Origin Farmstead Boerderij

by Jianshan Wangshui Planning and Design

Client: Jianshan Wangshui Planning and Design

A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Architectuur Category

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The Design

About Ruman Origin Farmstead Boerderij

Ruman Origin Farmstead is een landelijk gebouwencomplex gelegen in een rijstveld aan de rand van Chengdu. De boerderij heeft drie binnenplaatsen. De eerste binnenplaats is een houten ontvangstruimte, gebouwd volgens de traditionele bouwwijze van West-Sichuan. De tweede binnenplaats herbergt een restaurant en een multifunctionele ruimte. De derde binnenplaats is een zelfstandige woning met zonnepanelen, grondwarmtepompen, gevels van gestampte aarde en dubbele deuren en ramen. Het totale bouwoppervlak bedraagt 1200 vierkante meter.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Zilver

Ruman Origin Farmstead Boerderij is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Ruman Origin Farmstead Boerderij wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Ruman Origin Farmstead Boerderij is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The farmstead, comprising three courtyards, blends the distinctive forested settlement of Western Sichuan. Located within a rice paddy field on the fringes of Chengdu, it has each courtyard representing the essence and architectural principles of the times, transitioning from tradition to modernity and envisioning the future. It explores and exhibits an exemplary rural lifestyle tailored for contemporary individuals.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total construction area: 1200 square meters,
Total area: 4000 square metres
Tags: Sustainable, Ecological, Future Minded, Rural, Cultural, Multifunctional, Residential, Architecture
Production Technology: 3 Courtyard stands out from 1 and 2 Courtyards as a future minded, energy efficient, contemporary, eco friendly homestead. It is built using conventional materials and methods, and its roof comes with solar PV panels, along with ground source heat pumps, to fulfill the energy requirements for living. Additionally, it infuses features like raised floors, rammed earth facades, inner courtyards with patios, and double layer hollow door and window systems to drastically decrease energy usage.
Design Challenge: Integrating modern functions into the design, without compromising traditional features, is a challenging task. While maintaining the traditional architectural characteristics, modern architectural techniques and facilities are incorporated into the traditional structure through technological advancements and creative design. The attempt to retain historical features, architectural skills, and to pass on local history and culture pose immense challenges.
Research: The design team engaged in an extensive research with local residents of various age groups and professional backgrounds to gather diverse needs and feedback. By analyzing local living patterns, habits, social interactions, and cultural practices, the team aims to develop an architectural design that is unique to the region and blends well with the surroundings, setting an innovative example of rural architectural design.
Inspiration: With an increasing number of individuals migrating from rural areas to urban centers, urban residents are becoming weary of the hectic city life and are longing to retreat to the serene countryside. Hence, this dwelling was established in a field located on the fringes of the city. Blending the rustic plain charm of the countryside with the modern amenities of urban living, it caters to various purposes such as accommodation, exhibiting, social gatherings, and living quarters.
Project Duration: The design and planning work began on February 2020 and concluded on June 2022 in Chengdu. Subsequently, construction commenced on December 2020 and wrapped up on June 2023, also in Chengdu.
Operation Flow: 1 Courtyard, located at the entrance, is a purely wooden structure that embodies the traditional aesthetics and historical value of ancient Western Sichuan buildings, serving as a reception space. 2 Courtyard is a modern restaurant and multi-functional space, symbolizing the openness and functionality of modern design. 3 Courtyard is an independent dwelling unit that combines tradition and modernity, standing for the exploration and practice of a sustainable lifestyle in the future.
Team Members: Han Xinyao
Image Credits: Jianshan Wangshui Planning and Design