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INTERIOR
Fusion Design
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ouyang Yun - Yinxiang Architectural Photography
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

Adhering to the core philosophy of "symbiosis with nature,"Fusion Design reveres the original texture and cherishes the traces of time. This time, based in Jiangxi Shangrao National Forest Park, we took a set of weathered, abandoned spaces as our foundation. Respecting the site's current condition, we infused the space with new functions and temperament, creating a cafe hidden in the sea of trees that converses with nature.

Walking into the Shangrao National Forest Park, one is surrounded by the gifts of nature. With towering ancient trees and lush greenery, this is an ecological sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle, a pure land carefully guarded by nature. The site for this renovation is hidden deep within this sea of trees, precipitating its unique raw texture; weeds grow wildly, and nature and architecture form a "wild and authentic" symbiotic state.

When desolation meets nature, we choose to preserve this symbiosis and authenticity, allowing every inch of land here to find its own rhythm of growth, so that the architecture can slowly "grow" within the embrace of nature. In the architectural renovation, we let nature become the "soft furnishings" of the space. The original large trees in the courtyard were completely preserved. Following the direction of the trees' growth, the building retreats or leaves blank spaces, providing them with ample room to grow. The tree trunks and the building depend on each other, and the tree shadows will become the space's most dynamic language of light and shadow; at the same time, the architecture also becomes the "guardian" of the forest.

Combining the site's walls with the locations of the trees, we designed nested framed view structures on the building's facade, while setting window openings on the side facing the forest. Sunlight spills through the window openings and pergolas, casting light and shadows on the mottled walls. Every framed view is a natural forest painting, allowing visitors to immersively feel the tranquility and poetry of the mountains and forests as they walk. Earth-toned materials allow the building to be hidden among the mountains and forests, as if it naturally grew there, merging into one with nature.

The interior design continues the concept of symbiosis with nature, allowing the breath of the forest to penetrate every corner and perfectly integrate with new functions. The interior uses recycled old wood materials, retaining the textures and traces of the years. Combined with the towering ancient trees outside, it completely blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, making the forest the "fourth wall" of the space.

As people sit in the indoor and outdoor spaces, raising their eyes reveals the sea of trees and greenery outside the window. Original trees and ferns are close at hand, making one feel as if they are deep in the forest, seamlessly connecting with nature, and achieving the cozy experience of "opening the window to see the forest, sitting and lying to view the mountains."

Light spills into the interior through glass windows and skylights, intertwining with tree shadows and wall textures to create a quiet, warm atmosphere, allowing visitors to completely immerse themselves in nature's embrace amidst the aroma of coffee, finding a sense of inner peace. Sitting by the window with warm coffee in hand and the verdant forest before your eyes. You will find that the best design is not about creating spectacles, but about allowing people to rediscover their connection with nature and their inner selves. Here, time seems to slow down, and the noise of the city is shut out, leaving only the sound of the wind, the rustling of leaves, and the beating of one's own heart.

For this cafe hidden in the Shangrao National Forest Park, we focused on excavating the site's original value and respecting history, making the new architecture no longer an abrupt intruder, but a continuation closely linked to the site's memory. Letting every design choice conform to nature allows the architecture and the forest, the space and the people, to jointly form a unique spatial aesthetic and experience.

In the name of design, honoring an appointment with nature, sharing a cup of coffee with nature; letting the ruins renew, and letting the space grow.

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