Ahsa Farm House

Examine Architecture as the relationship between buildings and culture

This lack of familiarity coupled with the changing socio-cultural landscape has eroded the
relationship between traditional buildings and the people living in them
Address this issue through the programme of cultural tourism and the adaptation of
vernacular architecture for future generations.
Re-claimed timber from dismantled homes was selected as the main building material
The matter which made up the original buildings are preserved as individual components which
are reassembled, taking on new forms to serve new functions
Learn from local knowhow, culture and traditions thus adapt them where appropriate to
ensure relevance in present times and well into the future.
Considers sustainable tourism as a catalyst for cultural and knowledge exchanges, which
benefits both tourists and locals, as well as positively impact the surrounding community.
Helical sequence of spaces offering an experience that is finely choreographed
between the interior of the building and the surrounding landscape
Different unit - different task
Helix brings visitors out onto a landscaped roof terrace that offers a panorama of the
entire Neckar Valley
Preserves community culture and allows locals to gain income for education and
achieve other life aspirations
Buildings are designed as replicable units for ease of future expansion
Design development and construction phases involved the local village and
community to the extent that the community can build new units which can be self-
tweaked to better match their needs and circumstance as the project expands
Design makes it user friendly for visitors to immerse themselves in the local culture

''You can be a part of a local community by getting involved in

farm activities''.

Besides the central path as a space for
contemplation, with outdoor seating
opportunities, we have also created
twisted versions of Chinese pavilions,
covered spaces fostering social
gatherings, playing, resting and fun
outdoor experiences
Been elevated, in order to obtain an extra
covered, usable, open public space underneath
for social interactions among guests.
Hermit Retreat
Designed to become a distinguished rural destination in
Pingwu County
Mixture of traditional & modern styles is the key for a
successful boutique touristic destination in a rural
setting.
Aim of sewing both plots together,
we use a Fish-bone Scheme, in
which the central path in between
both plots is the main spine or
lane, and from there we can
easily reach and access every
pavilion through secondary
paths
The main spine, besides being the
main circulation area, turns into a
platform with areas for
contemplation and social
interaction, uniting both plots
naturally into one comprehensive
joint proposal.