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Beyond the Green Hills רענאָוואַציע פֿון אַ קולטור-ירושה בנין by Qianshuang Song

Beyond the Green Hills רענאָוואַציע פֿון אַ קולטור-ירושה בנין by Qianshuang Song is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award אין זילבער in קולטור ירושה און קולטור אינדוסטריע דיזײַן Competition Category.


זילבערקולטור ירושה· 2026

Beyond the Green Hills רענאָוואַציע פֿון אַ קולטור-ירושה בנין

by Qianshuang Song

A' Design Award אין זילבער Winner in קולטור ירושה Category

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The Design

About Beyond the Green Hills רענאָוואַציע פֿון אַ קולטור-ירושה בנין

הינטער די גרינע בערגלעך איז אַ רענאָוואַציע פֿון אַ וווינונג אין הויציאָו-סטיל אין כוואַנגשאַן, אַנהויי פּראָווינץ, כינע. דער דיזײַן פֿאָלגט אַ צוגאַנג פֿון לײַכטער אינטערווענץ. ווײַסע ווענט און טונקעלע דאַכציגל ווערן אָפּגעהיט, די פּראָפּאָרציעס פֿון די פֿענצטער ווערן צוגעפּאַסט, און דעטאַלן פֿון דאַכראַנדן און גראַטעס ווערן צוגעגעבן. אַ גלעזערנער וואָלום אין הויף פֿאַרבינדט די בנינים און ברענגט אַרײַן ליכט, לופֿט און גרינס. שפּאַלט-ניוואָ באַלקאָנעס באַרײַכערן דעם צוגעבוי. אַ פּינקטלעכע אויסמעסטונג און 3D-סקאַנירונג האָבן געשטיצט אַ דיגיטאַלן מאָדעל, וואָס איז גענוצט געוואָרן צו פּלאַנירן סטרוקטורעלע ענדערונגען. די גאַנצע בנין-שטח איז 1,432 קוואַדראַט-מעטער.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award אין זילבער

Beyond the Green Hills רענאָוואַציע פֿון אַ קולטור-ירושה בנין איז אַ געווינער פֿון דעם A' Design Award אין זילבער, אַן אויסערגעוויינלעך פּרעסטיזשע אָנערקענונג וואָס ווערט געגעבן צו שיינע, דערהויבענע און איבערצײַגנדיקע שפּיץ-דיזײַנס. זילבער-געווינער זענען העכסט בריליאַנטע און זייער קרעאַטיווע ווערק וואָס ילוסטרירן די אויסגעצייכנטע מומחיות, טאַלאַנט און שאַרפֿזיניקייט פֿון זייערע דיזײַנערס. פֿון Beyond the Green Hills רענאָוואַציע פֿון אַ קולטור-ירושה בנין ווערט דערוואַרט אַז עס איז אַ וווּנדערלעך, מוסטערהאַפֿט ווערק וואָס איז אויפֿפֿאַלנדיק פּראָפֿעסיאָנעל און טיף אינאָוואַטיוו. דער דאָזיקער געווינענדיקער דיזײַן פֿון A' Design Award אין זילבער איז אַ זייער אויפֿפֿאַלנדיקע, באַוווּנדערטע דערפֿינדונג וואָס ברענגט נוצן און שטופּט פֿאָרויס די גרענעצן פֿון קונסט, וויסנשאַפֿט, דיזײַן און טעכנאָלאָגיע. Beyond the Green Hills רענאָוואַציע פֿון אַ קולטור-ירושה בנין איז אַ באַשאַפֿונג וואָס מען מקנא זײַן זי ברייט, וואָס וועקט תּאוות, ברענגט פּאָזיטיווע געפֿילן און וועקט חידוש און פֿאַרוווּנדערונג.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The project renovates an existing Huizhou-style residence with a three-story main building, a courtyard annex, and landscape gardens. Using a “light intervention” strategy, Qianshuang Song preserves white walls and dark tiles, adjusts window proportions, adds eaves and lattice details, and raises roof height for updated living needs. Split-level lofts enrich the annex. A glass volume in the courtyard links buildings, introducing light, air, and greenery while opening previously enclosed spaces.
Dimensions & Packaging
The project has a total building area of 1,432 square metre and a landscape area of 2,100 square metre. The building comprises three floors with an overall height of 10.6 m. It accommodates nine guest rooms, two dining areas, and a ground-floor public activity zone, integrating hospitality, leisure, and communal functions within a unified spatial framework.
Tags
Huizhou Architecture Heritage, Adaptive Renovation, Light Intervention, Sructure Renovation, Landscape Design
Production Technology
The original buildings were comprehensively surveyed and documented through detailed measurement and 3D scanning. A precise 1:1 digital model was reconstructed to analyze structural conditions and spatial relationships. This model provided a reliable technical foundation for renovation decisions, enabling accurate planning of structural adjustments, daylight optimization, and integration of new spatial elements while preserving the original architectural character.
Design Challenge
The existing building condition posed major challenges, with unclear structural systems and undocumented equipment locations. These issues were addressed through comprehensive on-site surveying and 3D scanning, while partial ground excavation helped verify foundation conditions and establish accurate design parameters. Another key challenge was optimizing window proportions to improve daylight and ventilation without compromising the cultural character and architectural spirit of traditional Huizhou architecture.
Research
This project is based on structural and typological research into Huizhou residential architecture. To improve ground-floor connectivity, load-bearing interior walls were selectively removed, and a steel reinforcement system was introduced following structural assessment and digital simulation. Field surveys and modeling were used to ensure structural safety and stability. In parallel, the design team studied key Huizhou architectural elements, including Ma Tau walls, moon beams, and window lattice patterns, focusing on their proportions and construction logic. These findings informed the redesign of façades, interior interfaces, and details, allowing traditional spatial language to be adapted to contemporary living. Through the integration of engineering and cultural research, the project balances heritage preservation with functional renewal. In parallel, the design team conducted systematic research on traditional Huizhou architectural elements, including Ma Tau walls, curved moon beams, and window lattice patterns. These elements were analyzed in terms of proportion, construction logic, and symbolic meaning. The research findings informed the redesign of façades, interior interfaces, and structural details, allowing traditional spatial language to be reinterpreted within a contemporary living framework. Through the integration of engineering analysis and cultural studies, the project establishes a balanced approach between heritage preservation and functional renewal.
Inspiration
Inspired by a deep appreciation and academic study of Huizhou architecture, the project explores its cultural value and spatial principles. The design seeks to adapt traditional forms to contemporary living needs through sensitive renovation. Structural adjustments improve spatial permeability, while strategic openings enhance natural daylight. The project balances heritage preservation with functional modernization, ensuring continuity of regional identity.
Project Duration
The project is located in Huangshan, Anhui Province, China. The design commenced in April 2024, construction began in August 2025, and the project is currently under construction.
Operation Flow
Traditional Huizhou architecture often limits daylight and airflow, creating enclosed and humid interiors. Responding to contemporary living needs, the design optimizes window proportions, introduces a transparent courtyard glass volume, and adjusts structural layouts to enhance ventilation and light. These strategies strengthen the interaction between users and the site, allowing occupants to experience landscape views, seasonal changes, and natural climate conditions within daily living activities.
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Team Members
Qianshuang Song

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