DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS
RIVER ISLAND VILLA
Natural Tranquility and Elegance
The project is located on a river island in Wenzhou City , China , surrounded by water and overlooking the mountains beyond . Its unique location and impressive views provided a rich source of inspiration for designer Ding Jilin ( founder and design director of Jishang Space Design , who took the spirit and form of the natural environment as a starting point in creating a comfortable , sophisticated residence that is both bold and nourishing .
The project seeks to express and integrate the deep energy of nature and a sincere expression of inner experience . Warm sunshine and gentle breezes are gifts received from the world , and the space here takes them to build an architectural version of an ancient picture scroll that unfurls to portray the sources of heaven and earth .
The original 1000m 2 building was designed in a traditional European style , which was arranged in a way that overly divided the space and was not well integrated with its natural surroundings . Ding Jilin introduced drastic changes to the building ’ s structure and facade , opening up its closed spaces to better meet functional requirements and to create flowing sightlines and circulation . Large windows open the villa to refreshing scenery and light , integrating the indoor and outdoor environments . The project was planned and designed in 2020 , with construction completed in January 2023 .
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