The terrain of the ancient city of Dukezong is very similar to that of Songzanlin Temple. The buildings below Songzanlin Temple are dormitories for monks who come from all directions to rest, while the large Buddhist temple in the center of Dukezong ancient city is home to believers, residents, and guests who come from other places to make a living.
The first time I looked at the Big Buddha Temple at the project site, I suddenly felt that the buildings below were like clouds floating on the mountainside, except that each cloud contained different fireworks.
Wild Nature
This is the passing point of the ancient Tea Horse Road. The lobby was added to the original courtyard and connected to the semi open passage. Combining locally recycled materials such as stones and pine boards, a space for resting horses and drinking tea was created.
Stable and Soft
Overall, the interior design is made very light and airy, giving the living experience a floating feeling, as if lying on a soft piece of cotton and looking towards the mountaintop.
Push Time
The space of the construction site is limited, and almost all three sides are adjacent to neighbors. Opening windows in the passage is just right to avoid mutual disturbance, but it presents the old appearance of the outside in the passage.
Interstitial Viewing
The wandering of people replaces the drifting of clouds, and through the gaps of cloud changes, one can see out and see a corner of the outside world, just like an indoor window that perfectly blends the outside landscape with the interior.
Quiet and Peaceful
A reserved private restaurant of about 20 square meters has been built on the rooftop, overlooking the entire ancient city while being close to the Great Buddha Temple.
- Interiors: One Soul | Yushan
- Photos: Liuwen
