jumping house lab designs rural hotel as an array of interwoven white volumes

jumping house lab designs rural hotel as an array of interwoven white volumes

cipo laoling residence: a remote hotel in rural china

 

Situated amidst the postcard landscapes of Huzhou, China, this Cipo Laoling Hotel takes shape with architecture by Jumping House Lab. Comprising sixteen misaligned and intertwined volumes, the settlement faces south, offering distinct views for each dwelling. Nestled amidst lush green fields, with a pond to the west and a creek to the south, the village harmonizes with its natural surroundings, echoing the color palette of cows and egrets. This village hotel accommodates twenty-eight guest rooms, each strategically framing views of the surrounding streams, fields, and mountains beyond.

cipo laoling jumping labimages © Zhi Xia

 

 

the array of interwoven white volumes

 

To avoid an abrupt presence of the Cipo Laoling Hotel in the open field, the architects at Jumping House Lab adopted a design strategy inspired by works such as Louis Kahn’s Dominican Monastery and Tadao Ando’s Moriyama House. Dividing the mass into smaller abstract white houses, the settlement echoes the scale and growth mechanism of the adjacent village. Delving into twenty-eight possibilities, the architects meticulously combined different functional spaces, resulting in a definitive outcome. The west group follows a sequential structure, primarily serving as guest rooms, while the east group adopts a radial structure, housing public areas.

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the village hotel in Huzhou weaves sixteen misaligned volumes into the natural landscape

 

 

architecture by jumping house lab

 

In contrast to the Cipo Laoling hotel’s abstract white exterior, the interiors by Jumping House Lab emanate warmth and material texture. Utilizing solid wood, textured plaster paint, and warm-toned terrazzo for guest rooms, restaurants, and cafes, the architects created tangible, inviting spaces. Small wooden cabins within the interior, such as the reception area designed as a cozy cabin, enhance the visitor experience, ensuring a sense of familiarity and comfort. 

The two sets of public spaces, arranged in radial and linear structures, offer a blend of privacy and community. The east wing features a two-story atrium surrounded by storefronts and parent-child suites, fostering a sense of community. In the west wing, a public lounge, divided into three interconnected spaces, provides varying atmospheres for relaxation, reading, and play, ensuring unobstructed sight-lines.

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the team at Jumping House Lab draws inspiration from Louis Kahn and Tadao Ando cipo laoling jumping lab
the east wing’s radial structure combines residential and shared spaces jumping house lab designs rural hotel as an array of interwoven white volumes
the west wing’s lounge fosters community with three distinct interconnected areas

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contrasting the abstract exterior, interiors are finished with warm, textural materials like wood and terrazzo

jumping house lab designs rural hotel as an array of interwoven white volumes
a unique pathway weaves throughout to connect guest rooms to public spaces

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twenty-three guest rooms offer unique orientations, balconies, terraces, and framed views

 

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project info:

 

project title: Cipo Laoling Residence

architecture: Jumping House Lab

location: Huzhou, China

lead architects: Tiantian Wang, Yanqin Luo

built area: 3,711 square meters

completion: 2023

photography: © Zhi Xia

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