Jinke · Hengxin Elitist Mansion, Zaozhuang

The site is located in the Zaozhuang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone in Shandong Province. Inspiration was drawn from the two important historic figures of Shandong Culture and their personalities: Mozi for his frugal and simple nature and Luban’s meticulous dedication to details. The beauty of the traditional structure is defined with a contemporary design language of conciseness and simplicity. The integrated design approach combining architecture and landscape is achieved through elements such as the covered corridor connection between five layers of courtyards and the buildings. This gives a new life to the building spaces and it becomes a gallery of light and shadow.