柯笠建筑 ATELIER LI

One Mu Garden, Suzhou 一亩园，苏州

In the summer of 2016, we designed One Mu Garden in Suzhou (one mu = 666.67m2). The chosen site is inward-focused, as we aimed to develop a garden-residence where the internal ambiance takes precedence over the external surroundings. The site plan illustrates buildings arranged around the perimeter, with gardens at the center. The entrance is situated on the south side with a vegetable yard to the left and a garage to the right. Upon entering, a path appears between two walls, reminiscent of the rosebushes found in the classic Yipu garden. After a turn, we encounter a moon gate that offers a glimpse of the main garden's landscape. To access the garden, we need to first go indoors on the west side, passing through the entrance hall before reaching the main salon.

A polyline-shaped corridor-bridge spans the central area, dividing it into two sections: the main garden to the south, which serves as a public space, and the more private inner garden to the north. The main garden is more open, with an atelier on the east side facing the main salon to the west, while the inner garden expands in a winding manner towards the northeast. The garden's water inspired by Liu Garden, begins at the moon gate at the southernmost point of the main garden, flows beneath the corridor-bridge, meanders inward, and ultimately disappears into a courtyard in the northeast. These corridors create intriguing pathways for strolling, and a series of courtyards are arranged sequentially, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces while gradually enhancing privacy. Each room among these courtyards offers a unique view, contributing to its own distinct atmosphere. The northwestern and southeastern sections of the buildings are designed as two-story structures, adding a three-dimensional quality to this modern garden-villa with terraces and upper-floor rooms featuring courtyards.

2016年的夏天，我们在苏州设计了一亩园。基地选择是意境内向化的，我们想创造一个内在氛围远大于外部环境影响的园林居所。从整体布局上来说，建筑分布在基地的外围，围合形成庭园。入口设置在南面，左侧是菜圃，右侧是车库。推门进入，折线路径夹在两道墙之间，让人想起艺圃的蔷薇爬藤。经过一道路径的转折后，可在圆洞门前驻足，虽不能进入，却可以先看一眼主园之景。进入的路径仍需要由西侧先进室内，通过前厅来到主厅，抵达庭园。从整体布局上来说，建筑分布在基地的外围，围合形成庭园。入口设置在南面，左侧是菜圃，右侧是车库。推门进入，折线路径夹在两道墙之间，让人想起艺圃的蔷薇爬藤。经过一道路径的转折后，可在圆洞门前驻足，虽不能进入，却可以先看一眼主园之景。进入的路径仍需要由西侧先进室内，通过前厅来到主厅，抵达庭园。建筑的檐廊作为曲折的廊道系统，形成有趣的游走路径；一系列的天井内院层层叠套，在私密性递增的同时，室内和室外的界限也被进一步模糊。在这些天井之间，各个房间有不同的院景，形成各自的内在氛围。西北和东南的建筑做了局部二层，那些带天井的卧室和露台，增加了这个现代园林的立体之感。