Architecture Firm: aoe
Contact e-mail: press@aoe-china.com
Firm Location: Beijing,China
Completion Year: 2019
Gross Built Area: 1026㎡
Project Location: Chongqing, China
Lead Architects: Larry Wen
Lead Architects e-mail: larry.wen@aoe-china.com
Photo credits: Huang Ligang
Photographer’s e-mail: 502342685@qq.com
Design Team: Liu Chen,Li Pengyong, Niu Zhuojun,Yang Kaiqi
Clients: Lianfa & Sunac
Engineering: Chongqing Changxiaanji Architectural Design Co., Ltd

This is a look at the main entrance with modern lighting, sculptures and a large signage by the side of the road.

This is a look at the large glass structure with glass walls and a unique look to its detailed paneling in the middle.

The unique metallic paneling in the middle of the glass structure has a wave-like design that reflects light making its shine.

The large glass building and its unique design are augmented by the water landscape that reflects the structure.

The water structure that augments the structure is softened up further by the zen-like tree.

This is a close look at the unique paneling on the glass building with a metallic, stainless steel appearance.

This is a close look at the zen garden just outside the glass walls of the building with a unique look at its small islands and trees.

This is a full view of the building as the fog is starting to build up and the paneling on the glass building is lit.

This is a wide view of the whole area that has a unique look combination of zen and modern lighting complemented by the landscape of trees.

This is a look at the glass building with a thick fog covering the water scenery and landscape.

This is a look at the glass building with a thick fog covering the water scenery and landscape, giving the area an ethereal appearance.

This is a close look at the zen garden of the property with a dark walkway adorned by well-manicured shrubs and trees.

This is a look at the bridge that leads to the glass doors of the lobby.

This is a look at the main entrance of the lobby during nighttime highlighting the exterior lighting that includes the bridge.

This is a look at the pond and the miniature garden with fog.

This is a closer look at the main entrance and the bridge that are both lit with exterior lighting.

This is a farther view of the glass building showcasing the reflective pond that gives it a unique look.

This is a look at the brilliant glass building complemented by the surrounding fog and zen garden.

This is a look at the glass building that glows with both white and yellow lighting from the interior and exterior lights.

This is a close look at the structure attached to the glass walls of the building giving it a unique aesthetic.

This is a close look at the structure attached to the glass walls of the building giving it a unique aesthetic that is complemented by the landscaping.

This is a closer look at the building exterior panel that gives it a wave-like exterior look.

The exterior panels of the building lights up with a warm glow.

The warm yellow glow of the exterior panels also augment the wave-like patterns of the building.

During the day, the exterior panels of the glass building appear gray and dull.

This is a view of the zen-like landscape that pairs quite well with the modern look of the glass building.

The surrounding landscape of the zen garden also bring shadow patterns on the exterior panels.

This is a full view of the glass building during daytime showcasing the reflection on the pond.

This angle of the building shows the other houses in the neighborhood showcasing a contrast with the modern structure.

This is a view of the glass building from the vantage of the neighboring building.

This is an illustration of the side elevation of the glass building depicting the various sections and parts.

This is an illustration of the front of the building showcasing the exterior panels.

This is an illustration of the floor plan of the building floors with labels on the sections.

This is a 3D illustration of the aerial view of the building and its property.

This is an illustration of one of the buildings of the property.

This is an illustration of one of the buildings of the property with a curved design.

This is an illustration of one of the buildings of the property showcasing a communal pool.

This is an illustration of one of the buildings of the property. showcasing the cuboid glass building surrounded by gardens.

This is an illustration of one of the property area showcasing the points of entry and exit for the glass building.

This is an illustration of one of the property area showcasing the various structures of the property.

This is an illustration of one of the property area showcasing the various structures of the property with labels.

These are the team of designers and builders.

Chongqing is a poetic land with half of the city, half of the mountain, and trees cover thousands of miles. The project is located in Nanshan, Chongqing. Nanshan located on the south bank of the Yangtze River in Chongqing which has a wealth of tourism resources including natural scenery, cultural landscape, and specialties.

In recent years, Nanshan has successively appeared some commercial buildings with cultural connotations such as bookstores and homestays. These buildings are simple in design and distinctive in shape, which has made Nanshan gradually become a synonym for elegant and introverted. And its artistic conception corresponds to Tao’s poetry.

In people’s haunt I built my cot;
Of wheel’s and hoof’s noise, I hear not.
How can it leave on me no trace?
Secluded heart makes a secluded place.
I pick fence-side asters at will;
Carefree I see the southern hill.
The mountain air’s fresh day and night;
Together birds go home in flight.
What revelation at this view?
Words fail me if I try to tell you.
——Yuanming Tao

Therefore, we refine the traditional architectural culture and natural landscape of Nanshan as the main tempo, and use modern technical language and artistic creation techniques to transform it into our architectural language, so that visitors can experience the artistic conception of “ hidden in nature”.

The entire project has two parts, the sales office, and the commercial part. The sales office has a small scale but exquisite and delicate. It is naturally engraved and hidden in nature, thus highlighting the concept of “seclusion”. The facade uses the perforated plate as the louver to protect the sunshine, and the shape of the louver is inspired by the cloud of Nanshan.

The perforated leaves float around the curtain wall. It resembles a long scroll landscape painting, and its changes show the shape of the clouds and fog that stretches in the Nanshan. The glass curtain walls with gradual mist and perforated louvers are integrated so that the whole building seems floating in the clouds.

At the same time, there are spraying device will create a fog around the building every day. It makes the natural fog become another layer facade for the building, creating a wonderland of Nanshan. The building is not only architecture but a cultural event.

For the commercial architecture, we researched the characteristics and scale of the mountain building and abandoned the majestic created by the large volume and the large scale. We combined the living space of the residents through the appropriate scale and open and relaxed corridor space, neighboring habits, modern literary and artistic life needs to create more dialogues between people and people, between people and nature.

The pleasant scale makes people feel as if they are in nature and walk in the alleys, thus staying in it becomes a kind of returning to the original, leisurely, and unique enjoyment. The choice of building facade color comes from traditional dwellings and blends in with the natural environment. The choice of the color of the building facade comes from the traditional dwellings. The light and shadow effect formed by the light on the pure “white box” gives the viewer a pure visual enjoyment. It stands in harmony with the natural environment and disappears into everything.