At the heart of a new residence, on top of a little hill, stands a white pine cone from which emerges a slider. A hut, a castle, a slider, a pinecone, an egg, this structure is created to excite children’s imagination. Structurally composed of a diagrid of tubular steel elements, its panels are perforated with 3 different patterns, allowing the light to enter inside, the children to see outside, and during the night turning this structure into a wonderful light nest.
Location: Tianjing, China
Year: 2020
Area: 35 m²
Phases: Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development
Office: Personal project
Francois Chimier, Architect, Beijing - Dubai 