Longfor Dwell Realm
Longfor Dwell Realm is a residential building complex in Chongqing, China. The layout places the living room, dining room and bedrooms around a semi-open courtyard that forms a double-height space of 6.2 meters. Each home gains an outdoor area of more than 30 square meters and improved ventilation in the adjoining rooms. Windows are omitted on the second floor of the courtyard to protect privacy. The facade weaves horizontal white aluminum plates with vertical elements and glass curtain walls. Soil at least 600 millimeters deep above the concrete roof slabs supports private sky gardens.
Longfor Dwell Realm Residential House by Xin Wu has been recognized as a grand example of architectural design by the A' Design Awards. Longfor Dwell Realm Residential House was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design in 2020. The A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design competition which recognizes outstanding design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.
