Given the relatively small scale of the original building and the client’s extensive functional requirements, the second step taken by the team was to divide the entire structure into two sections. The southern indoor block was recessed, creating a central courtyard that meets the client’s spatial needs. This design allows sunlight to pour down into the core of the building, creating a vertical dynamic effect that introduces natural light into every space, while also improving indoor ventilation.
Between the old and the new, the memory of the city continues.
Following the texture of the city, the design extracts and restores the traditional roof tiles from Lingnan architecture, preserving the generational memories of this century-old residence.
The design team visited Nengliang’s product development studio to discuss and finalize the molds and materials
Handmade tiles were selected in place of traditional roof tiles. These meticulously laid handmade tiles retain the rustic charm of Lingnan style while ensuring the convenience and functionality of modern living. They also echo the design of the entrance nameplate, continuing the memory of home.
Interspersed among the tiles are carefully arranged glass bricks with built-in lighting. During the day, they enhance the natural light within the house, and at night, they twinkle like “stars,” adding a touch of delicate and gentle allure.
