Xu Zhai
Xu Zhai is a residential interior design for a multi-level private house. The layout follows the traditional courtyard form and is arranged over several levels to create a sense of depth. After the renovation, large floor-to-ceiling glass brings the greenery in front of the villa and the lake surface into the interior. The first floor opens toward the water view, while the balcony offers a dry landscape. Each floor includes an open void, so people upstairs and downstairs can see and speak to each other. Wood, stone, paint and glass are used.
Xu Zhai Residential Building by Baodong Wang was featured as an innovative representation of architectural design by the A' Design Awards. Xu Zhai Residential Building was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2022. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design competition that honors excellent design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
