In the southeastern part of Wuyi County, Zhejiang Province, the scenic area of Little Huangshan is known as the "Four wonders" for its strange pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds and waterfalls. One side is Huangshan-like cliffs and the other is Lijiang river-like canyons and streams. The scenery is beautiful as far as the eye can see. Free Valley homestay hides deep in the mountains.
A Hideaway
Since ancient times, many sages have been longing for seclusion in the mountains, and now people in the busy city are also looking forward to walking to the mountains, through the dense vegetation and green forest, the stream and air along the road appear particularly clear and clean, washing the hearts of people.
In combination with the differences in terrain, the designer made reasonable planning on the layout. The scattered and changing houses broadened the vision and allowed us to see the beautiful outdoor scenery as much as possible. The whole homesthouse also emerged one after another like the original ancient villages, allowing the design to blend into nature virtually.
Uphold the reverence for nature, overlooking the entire homesay space, with a square pool booth in the middle, corresponding to the traditional concept of "round sky and place", full of ritual.
On the basis of preserving the appearance and characteristics of traditional ancient villages, a combination of modern and traditional architectural features has been formed. The whole building body is made of local materials, stone from the mountains to form the wall, rammed earth to fix the surface, black tiles to cover the roof, each brick and tile has a historical memory.
The eaves and beam and column structure of the original building have also been preserved, bringing antique and modern characteristics, which can feel the precipitation of time and culture, as if it has a new vitality.
Oriental Beauty
" A humble abode though this is, my virtues make it smell sweet. ", this famous saying is often understood as a state of mind with noble morality, and now in modern times, living space is more closely related to the feelings of the occupants, through the space to show the yearning for beauty and quality of life.
The old-fashioned furniture from all over the place is matched with plain soft clothes and ornaments, and the space atmosphere is just right, all of which reflect the Oriental aesthetics with charm. In such a space, you can put down your fatigue and enjoy infinite peace and ease.
Carefully feel them, everything appears deep and delicate, exuding simple poetic. The linen-covered sofa, the embellishment of green plants, the black tea table and tea sets reveal the eternal power of time precipitation.
The flow of light and shadow forms a dramatic interaction with the space, quite a finishing touch.
The living room on the second floor is gentle and elegant in the structure of the wooden beam, which constantly awakens the inner tenderness of the occupants. In such an environment, sleep can be comfortable and free, and you can feel comfortable walking in the mountains at any time.
The simple and natural picture adds a breadth to the definition of beauty, allowing the free heart to take charge and find the most authentic self.
The sun enters the room and looks out over the mountains through the floor-to-ceiling Windows, watching the mountain scenery in front of you and drawing a distance from nature. The state of mind of "the unity of heaven and man" continues to burst out here and dialogue with nature.
The urban lifestyle is integrated into the space, and the diverse integration of the space makes the experience more comfortable.
At ease in the valley, smart jump between this piece of heaven and earth, the heart is filled, is the best gift given by nature.
- Interiors: ZC Studio
- Photos: Hanmo Vision / Jianing Zhang