Tucked between the lovely rice fields and the rice terraces, the Well House on Terrace, which ATLAS STUDIO designed, is an integrated architecture that integrated the traditional structure and the modern lifestyle. Architectural masterpieces positioned within a dreamy place with beautiful natural elements provide a unique lifestyle to city dwellers while keeping the agricultural surroundings in view.
Embracing the Landscape
An essential aspect of The Well House experience is our choice of the terrace as the venue's site, which deliberately lets guests bathe in the wonderful landscape views. The calmness of the bamboo forest to the southeast and the vigor of the northern woodland will embrace the construction and romanticize their existence in nature. A march through the covered wooden bridge leads to the peaceful sanctuary, a perfect place to hide from the daily village life obligations.
(Photo: Yumeng Zhu)
Bringing the Outdoors In
The opinion of the interior space design of the well house on Terrace brings the loveliness of the rice terrace inside. Every unit of the cabin is demanding in construction, imitating each three-step detail of the terraced ascension. Visitors will be walking from the entrance to the balcony by following the curve of nature. They are supposed to live through the adventure of Mother Nature. Chinese fir wood interiors echo the main wooden structure, infusing warmth and tranquility into the living spaces.
Fluidity in Design
Physical partitions are eliminated to enhance the fluidity of the interior spaces, allowing for seamless transitions between areas. Corner windows and skylights flood the rooms with natural light, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. This design approach maximizes natural light and facilitates a deeper connection with the surrounding environment.
Drawing inspiration from traditional architectural elements, The Well House on Terrace pays homage to the region's cultural heritage. References to granaries, rice drying racks, and wooden covered bridges are subtly integrated into the design, creating a sense of continuity with the past. The facade reflects the modest aesthetic of granaries, with raw log boards and carbonized strips adding texture and depth.
(Photo: Yumeng Zhu)
Integration with Nature
The lobby of The Well House on Terrace serves as a focal point, organizing functional modules around an atrium space. Behind a foundation wall of bluestone stone, the staircase hidden inside will branch and connect the two floors and transfer light simultaneously. By meticulously using the division of material, light, and heavy objects, the space makes one experience multi-dimensional sensorial perception. The illusory and the real become one.
Well House on Terrace is a clear example of how traditional and modern overlaps in integrity. The contributing factor of its benign aesthetic design and great harmony with nature is that the space allows its visitors to relish a surreal site where they can realign themselves with the mother nature channels. While moving through the interior routes, guests are driven to learn and discover the lines between the built environment and the natural system. They leave the expression at two levels: astonishment and astonishment.
