House of the day: Shou House by Mansilla + Tuñon Architects
December 4th, 2014
December 4th, 2014
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Shou House by Mansilla + Tuñon Architects in Nanjing, China, is built on the grounds of the Sifang Art Museum. Constructed from two concrete planes, and glass screens, the house has a bamboo screen running around it. The screen provides privacy, whilst allowing natural light in, and views out.
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