Grey Green Residence is a minimalist apartment located in Shandong, China, designed by Lu Yuzhuo.

Description
As the era of the pandemic brings new thinking about living, we must consider providing more open areas for activities and a comfortable and relaxing office environment for long hours of staying at home. This case goes beyond the stereotypical image of a traditional residence and creates a calm and livable ambiance for staying at home through materials, structures, and zoning. The original residence layout features a trivial structure in which beams are interspersed with columns. Besides, the beams are of varying heights. The space is overly segmented and underutilized. We broke the partitions in the public space, removed redundant parts, weakened structural defects, and utilized marginal positions for storage purposes.We set up the entrance area to strengthen the feeling of the area through the distinction of structures, colors, and floor materials. We removed the wall of the original balcony and incorporated the balcony into the living room space. Large areas of greenery and potted plants inject vitality of life into the residence.The stainless-steel coffee table and floor lamp add a sense of exquisiteness to the space. Velvet pillows and casual blankets soften the hardness of the minimalist space and enhance the quality of the space.The line-of-sight travels through the living room, end views, and kitchen. It looks like the diagonal articulation o...