Donghulin Guest House Nyumba ya Alendo by Fon Studio

Donghulin Guest House Nyumba ya Alendo by Fon Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Nyumba, Zomanga ndi Zomangidwa Competition Category.

BronzeZomangamanga· 2022

Donghulin Guest House Nyumba ya Alendo

by Fon Studio

Client: Fon Studio

Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zomangamanga Category

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The Design

About Donghulin Guest House Nyumba ya Alendo

Nyumba ya Alendo ya Donghulin ndi nyumba yolandirira alendo yomangidwa mbali mwa phiri, pamwamba pa mudzi. Madenga atatu ozunguliridwa, okhala ndi kutalika kosiyanasiyana, amagwirizana ndi kusiyana kwa kutalika kwa malo omangidwapo ndipo amagawa ntchito zosiyanasiyana za mkati mwa nyumbayo. Mipata yomwe imapangidwa pakati pa madengawo imatsatira mizere ya chilengedwe cha malowo. Mtundu wakuda wobiriwira-imvi umasunga nyumbayo mogwirizana ndi malo ozungulira. Chomangira chachikulu chapangidwa ndi konkire yothiridwa. Chiwerengero cha zipinda za alendo ndi chochepa, ndipo malo akulu a anthu onse amasungidwa opanda pake kuti oyendetsa ntchitoyi azigwiritsa ntchito malowo mosinthasintha.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Donghulin Guest House Nyumba ya Alendo ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Donghulin Guest House Nyumba ya Alendo akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Donghulin Guest House Nyumba ya Alendo amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

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