Greencore Villa by T.K. Chu Design Group in Zhejiang Province, China

Project: Greencore Villa
Architects: T.K. Chu Design Group
Location: Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Area: 9685 sq ft
Year: 2021
Photography by: Di Zhu

Greencore Villa by T.K. Chu Design Group

Designed by the T.K. Chu Design Group, this four-story villa named Greencore is nestled among hills, forests and lakes. With its sloped eaves and floor-to-ceiling windows, it demonstrates the integration of traditional Chinese gardens with modern architecture, perfectly blending people, nature and building to create a distant animistic atmosphere. As one of the best real estate projects in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, the Greencore Villa is dedicated to the city's spirit, namely 'he he' (harmony). This word can be translated into English in various ways: inclusive, harmonious, congruent and so on. In line with the architectural features and urban environment, T.K. Chu's vision for the villa is a place where art meets space and humanity encounters nature.

The result is an artistic living masterpiece titled 'Spring', embodied in the decorations and two specially created sculptures by T.K. Chu. These sculptures, named respectively 'Spring: Waltz' and 'Spring: Dance with the Wind', serve as fitting metaphors for a vibrant and passionate life. The first, located near the courtyard and gym, is suspended from the ceiling like falling water directly from heaven. While the second emerges in the middle of the courtyard, forming a shape like God's wind passing over depth. The villa is not just a building housing living rooms, dining room, bedrooms, bathrooms, studies and more. Through the integration of artworks, it creates an atmosphere where minds and spirits can be liberated and soar.

There are two entrances to the villa: an above-ground entrance connecting to the garden and a basement one linking to the garage. The lobby sits between a pair of wardrobes where residents can store clothes before heading to the basement private gallery. The two-story space is divided by a fireplace and glass partition, providing high spatial flexibility to meet needs for celebrations, family gatherings, exhibitions, relaxation and other functions. The wine cellar, bar, dining room and cigar lounge allow residents to host more than 20 guests, complementing the living room and dining room on the first floor. Adorned with smooth curves and circles, the ceilings resemble clouds. More significantly, the basement is illuminated by a series of light fixtures and glass walls surrounding courtyards, connecting residents with the outside world and passage of time. Above a round lantern is a pond filled with carp, while below it lies 'Spring: Dance with the Wind', creating a dreamlike scene where fish fly in the sky. The space thus responds and interacts with lush greenery and clean waters.

The mezzanine above the two-story multi-functional space houses a nursery room, laundry room, children's playroom and study. The study is connected to the children's playroom via a glass box, through which family members can see each other. A smile-shaped window opens on the wall of the children's playroom, offering a view to 'Spring: Dance with the Wind'. T.K Home collection furniture 'Smile :P' perfectly complements the space, inspiring imagination for both young and old.

The first floor features spaces for various family activities. A series of sofas and armchairs with landscape views allow residents to enjoy beautiful sights of swirling clouds, floating fish and blooming flowers. The tea room is located next to the tatami room, whose table adjoins that of the previous room. Thus visual continuity is achieved. Cloud-shaped lamps hang above tables, harmonizing with the external landscape in an artistic form. Opposite to the tea room is the living room, adjoined to the dining room and bedroom for elderly. Decorative elements of the dining room walls have a shape resembling Chinese tiles, creating a bridge between tradition and modernity.

The second-floor living room creates an emotional bond with family members. It adjoins the master bedroom and children's room. The head of the bed in the master bedroom is decorated with cloud patterns. The intersection of artifacts, artworks, atmosphere and nature will inspire residents to lead a poetic life, relaxing both mind and body.

-Project description and images provided by Current-Newswire