yinjispace

INTERIOR
Shandianshui Architectural Design
PHOTOGRAPHY
A Yong
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

When we first saw this unit type, we immediately recalled the scene described in Mr. Feng Zikai's painting Inviting Friends to Admire Plums: "A small table seats friends on three sides, leaving one side for plum blossoms."

The building itself features a 6-meter-high semi-outdoor garden. Three spaces—bedroom, living room, and kitchen—surround the garden as the core. From each of these three spaces, the gushing spring is visible, which is similar in spirit to the traditional Chinese courtyard house (Sanheyuan)

In this space, the main light source emanates from the high-ceilinged courtyard. Leveraging the symmetrical spatial relationship between the bedroom and dining room, the two sides of the courtyard are subtly treated to naturally concentrate light in the central courtyard area. Respecting the original architectural features and maintaining its layout, we fully reserve the courtyard function for the living room, dining room, and bedroom, fulfilling the important significance of the "courtyard" in the Sanheyuan.

We integrate the "artistic conception of water" in traditional Chinese culture into daily life by installing a gushing spring at the center of the garden. This micro-water feature symbolizes water in traditional culture—starting from the center like the origin of life, rippling outward to the three surrounding spaces, growing gradually from low to high. Flowers and trees, tall and short, arranged intentionally yet naturally, thrive freely.

In spatial arrangement, we blur the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces by removing all removable partition walls. We maximize the openness of the space while preserving the height and width of the spatial framework, creating a tall and graceful atmosphere.

Beyond opening up partitions, we use flowing arcs to hide structural beams and round off wall corners. From the sloped curved ceiling in the living room to the curved walls throughout the space, there are no sharp edges.

As the client lives alone, the entire space is designed around the resident's needs. A circular circulation connects the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and even the bathtub area seamlessly. Natural airflow circulates freely throughout the space. We aim to integrate "fluidity" from details to the overall framework, ensuring every corner is smooth and unobstructed—allowing light, scenery, and sound to flow freely, and air to circulate fully for a healthy living environment.

All selected materials are non-high-tech and unoverprocessed, retaining their original simplicity and authenticity. We use materials with uneven textures and irregular holes, creating different visual and tactile experiences from near and far. These materials infuse the space with a sense of breathability and naturalness through sight and touch.

The contrast between height and depth, emptiness and solidity, and the change of light and shadow over time—sunlight serves as the best soft decoration. Even a single wall exhibits unique charm under different lighting conditions throughout the day.

We envision the house as a carrier of positive energy—acting as a caregiver and contributor. It anticipates all needs thoughtfully without showing off, which is deeply touching. We hope it provides care and promotes health, embodying vigorous vitality. Here, residents can embrace life while enjoying love from truth, goodness, and beauty, and health from vitality—allowing the space to become a thriving spiritual haven.

The walls are painted in a soft reddish hue of joy, intended to replenish energy the moment one opens the door.

Kindness is a form of love—non-aggressive and affable. For example, there are no sharp or conflicting angles in the entire space. We aim to establish a friendly dialogue between humans and space in an understated way, enabling complete acceptance between the human body, nature, and architecture—free from distance or resistance. Like a container, the space nourishes people, and people and space grow together.

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