Hutong Filter seeks a balance between the walled mentality of traditonal Hutongs and a more open communal lifestyle. This project employs slate and timber stud framing in a manner that is both functional and in harmony with the surrounding context. The brief was for an extra studio space and outdoor dining area. Initially the plan was to fence off the whole plot for privacy reasons. But eventually a more subtle solution was found.
Stone shingles allows the facade to be easily pixilated to provide openings where needed. The color of the shingles also blended easily into the surrounding context.
The Stud wall system was chosen because of it’s ease of assembly . The noggins were extended and exposed to provide shelving for the interior and exterior spaces.
All timber are hand rubbed with pure tung oil. This is a traditional technique used in Chinese ship building to achieve a waterproof finish.
Materials used:
1. Canadian Cedar
2. Siberian Larch
3. Local Chinese slate Tiles
4. Custom copper nails
5. Grey fired floor brick tiles
