Residence LL is a multi-story house overlooking a lakeside view in southwestern China. Designed by Atelier About Architecture in 2023, the home spans roughly 500 square meters. Aiming to create a peaceful retreat, the architects addressed structural, spatial, and lighting challenges, using innovative materials like crushed marble and terrazzo.

Residence LL is a multi-story residence located in the southwestern region of China, overlooking a beautiful, expansive lakeside view, with a building area of approximately 500 square meters, representing a residential landmark in the local urban landscape. The owners, a couple who are entrepreneurs and antique collectors, sought to create an elegant and peaceful home.

Due to the unique geographical location, the original building’s structural height was overly complex, spatial scale, and lighting issues were prominent. The focus of the architectural renovation was to preserve the main structural columns, reorganize the functional areas of the floor plan, and turn the entire space into an ideal canvas for living.
The architect’s primary task was to address the vertical circulation within the building’s defined framework, reconfiguring two staircases and an elevator core to delineate between public and private spaces.

Based on the movement flow within the residence and the direction of natural light, functional spaces were either opened or enclosed to adjust their physical height and visual proportions. Transpare...