Atelier Wen'Arch Transforms Qing Dynasty Study into Meditation Space

Atelier Wen'Arch has converted a late Qing Dynasty study building in Zhongxin Village, Longmen County, Huizhou, into a meditation-themed art space. The 108 m² project, completed in 2025, was part of the 'Nankunshan-Luofushan Rim Pioneer Zone (Huizhou) Architectural Art Project' organized by Fengyuzhu. The original U-shaped courtyard structure, built with 'Gold Wrapped in Silver' technique (grey brick exterior, earthen interior), was in hazardous condition with loosened walls and decaying roof. The design reinforces the structure while preserving historical features for 'stratified readability' of temporal traces. It uses warm light inside the study and cool light in the courtyard to create contrasting atmospheres. Lead architect Shen Wen led the team including Wang Weishi, Wang Tingting, and Xie Xuanji. Construction was by Shenzhen Fangyuan Ronghua Metal Engineering Co., Ltd. Photographs by Yumeng Zhu.