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thin as possible with its structure hidden
from the observer. It generates the entrance
and creates covered passages between
the different buildings. This horizontal
line also creates a common limit for the
glass frameless windows for both existing
and new architecture, and creates sun
protection for the south façades.
Three concrete elements are then added
to the system: two opaque "boxes" hosting
the bathrooms are inserted like plug-ins
in the architecture, and a concrete frame
creates a supplementary bedroom behind
the living room.
Most of the plot being previously
unbuilt, it was possible to create an
underground space, where the swimming-
pool and gym were set-up. It is naturally lit
by a patio on the north end of the plot, and
by a linear ceiling window on the side that
let the structural beams appear and play as
light reflectors for the underground space.
A strong contrast is created between
the ground floor, merging discreetly in
the ancient city context with references
to the Chinese traditional roof, and
the underground expressing a brutalist
architecture, where concrete as a single
material creates an interesting scenery of
light and shadows. dw

Project Information
• Project name: Dongcheng Courtyard House
• Project type: Architecture Design, Interior
Design, Landscape Design
• Project status: Concept
• Principle designer: Johan Sarvan, Florent Buis
• Design period: 2022 Feburary to October
• Interior space area: 660 sqm
• Materials: Sanitary ware – SARVAN
• Image copyright: JSPA Design

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