PARENTS’ House / YES.ARCH | ArchDaily
Summary
The article presents the renovation of Parents' House in Chongqing, China, designed by YES.ARCH, emphasizing its functional zoning and spatial potential for future living.
Why It Matters
This project highlights innovative architectural solutions that adapt existing structures for modern living. It showcases how thoughtful design can enhance functionality and sustainability in residential spaces, making it relevant for architects, homeowners, and urban planners.
Key Takeaways
- The renovation retains the original functional zoning of the house.
- The design focuses on maximizing spatial potential for evolving lifestyles.
- The project illustrates the importance of adapting existing structures.
Save this picture!© Yumeng Zhu+ 33 Curated by 韩爽 - HAN Shuang Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1038349/parents-house-yerch Clipboard "COPY" CopyHouses, House Interiors•Chongqing, China Architects: YES.ARCH Area Area of this architecture project Area: 350 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 Photographs Photographs:Yumeng Zhu Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Rilang Doors and Windows, SKK, Sidong Lead Architects: Luo Ren, Zhao Yao Category: Houses, House InteriorsDesign Team: Wang Yingli Wen YifanConstruction: Qianhui Home DecorationCity: ChongqingCountry: ChinaDid you collaborate on this project?More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture!© Yumeng Zhu The First Act of Organization: Tracing the Trajectory of Life — The existing three-story building sits on terraced terrain, accessible from both north and south. Years of habit had formed a vertical functional zoning: the second floor, connecting to the vehicular road in the southern community, served as the main entrance, housing the living room, garage, guest room, balcony, and atrium; the first floor, backing against the hillside retaining wall and facing the rear garden, connected to the pedestrian secondary entrance and consisted of the dining room, kitchen, and entertainment room; the third floor was the most private sleeping area, containing two bedrooms and a study. After continuous discussion and compa...
