Ningbo Jiutang, COLI
The Chinese recognition of beauty is roused by artistic conception and elaborate details. This program is aimed to restore the traditional Chinese living sense as much as possible. So,traditional materials and methods for the epidermis and structure forms are used. All those details including the triangle-shaped edge roof, the beam of roof, the ridge of roof, the hipped gable, the carving of the windows and doors, the white wall and the gray tiles ets, have been filtered and verified for several rounds to achieve the perfect size and type, attempting to touch visitors from details. Carried on is the most traditional Chinese ancient philosophy ——The simplicity makes the curiosity. This thought combines with Ningbo traditional etiquette——to live surrounded by ties of blood and water,innovates the layered courtyard design, develops an living environment of warm neighborhood.