Donghulin Guest House Ostal d'òstes by Fon Studio

Donghulin Guest House Ostal d'òstes by Fon Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Bronze in Arquitectura Competition Category.

BronzeArquitectura· 2022

Donghulin Guest House Ostal d'òstes

by Fon Studio

Client: Fon Studio

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Donghulin Guest House Ostal d'òstes

L'Ostal d'òstes de Donghulin es un ostal d'òstes installat sus lo flanc d'una montanha en subran d'un vilatge. Tres teulats en pendís d'nautors diferentas respondon a la diferéncia de nautor del site e separan la disposicion foncionala de l'interior. Los intersticis formats entre los teulats seguisson las linhas del paisatge natural. Una tonalitat gris-escur mantén lo bastiment en armonia amb son environa. La estructura principala es realizada en beton foncit. Lo nombre de cambras d'òstes es limitat, e un grand espaci public es gardat liure per que los operators puscan utilizar l'espaci de manièra flexibla.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Donghulin Guest House Ostal d'òstes a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Donghulin Guest House Ostal d'òstes siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Donghulin Guest House Ostal d'òstes satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

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