Yuanverse Living Paradigms

English description provided by the architects.

The bold use of frustum-shaped metal exterior walls reflects a contemporary aesthetic.

However, we suggest adopting more common concrete structures for the exterior walls to lower technical barriers, enhance weather resistance against wind and snow, and achieve a simpler, more rustic expression that contrasts sharply with the metal roof.

We also recommend adding more semi-outdoor spaces in each dwelling to create additional viewing highlights for visitors.

The scheme integrates foyers, tea rooms, living rooms, stairwells, and bedrooms into Phase I, forming a striking group of cylindrical buildings.

Incorporating gray spaces (rather than empty gaps) acts as microclimate regulators for the inner courtyard, providing shade, ventilation, and outdoor leisure areas. Scattered circular units serve as visual guides, directing views toward distant scenery and the sky.

Moving through the courtyard feels like traversing the grassland, with circulation flowing in rhythm with light and wind—creating an organic sequence where architecture and nature coexist.

Buildings and paths function as natural "vision directors". Curved structures, like open arms, skillfully gather sightlines and guide them gently toward the distant boundary where sky meets earth along ordered paths. 

The building features an ingenious and rich functional layout. With circular spaces as basic units, living rooms, tea rooms, bedrooms, balconies, toilets, and observation towers are connected around stairwells.

Toilets meet basic needs with rational distribution. The unique observation tower provides a perfect spot for climbing high and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding scenery.

Large curved windows act as absolute "visual magnets", framing outdoor buildings, blue sky, and green land to instantly draw the gaze into the natural world. Indoor curved wooden structures extend along the window curves like gentle guide belts, leading the gaze to glide lightly through the space.

At dusk, the building becomes a "canvas for light". Warm yellow light pours down the walls like flowing ribbons, instantly capturing attention.

Here, light acts as the "conductor" of vision, leading the gaze to wander and linger everywhere on the building—turning the entire space into a romantic performance where light and vision dance together at dusk.

From an aerial perspective, these small spaces—like a cluster of cells—spread outward from the center, with diverse yet harmonious forms. When wandering through them, the spatial form and relative position to other "small clusters" change subtly with each step.

These canopies are worthy of the title "vision catchers". Circular domes and nested curved structures, like meticulously designed vortices, firmly capture the gaze. The circular openings at the center of the domes either reflect the space or introduce natural light, inviting the gaze to explore upward.

Spiraling staircases, curved walls, and canopies—like flexible ribbons—naturally lead the gaze to wander. The curved surfaces of the staircases guide the gaze to climb slowly upward from below.

The curved connection between walls and canopies allows the gaze to flow smoothly through the space, either settling on displayed artifacts or chasing light and shadow—completing a rhythmic visual journey led by curves.

The building's details are full of thoughtful design. The black decorative edges with geometric patterns extend along the curved building edges like exquisite "ribbons", adding layers and ritual sense to the simple building facade.