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Wall on Wheels: Sliding Facade Swaps Indoor for Outdoor Space

01 Oct

[ By WebUrbanist in Boutique & Art Hotels & Travel. ]

modular hutong wall facade

Tucked into an historic winding Hutong of Beijing, this work of convertible architecture featuring a modular moving wall to make maximum use of flexible interior and exterior space on demand.

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The so-called Humble Hostel by Chinese architect Cao Pu is a tiny 130-square-foot apartment with beds that can be rented out for just $ 20 a night. Its novel modularity is a reflection of complex courtyard politics of these intertwined neighborhoods.

modular hostel front door

modular workstation area

modular bunk beds

Over centuries the lines have become blurred regarding ownership of communal open pedestrian space shared by the aged dwellings that surround them, attached organically over time to branching streets, paths and alleys.

modular hostel front view

modular shared courtyard seating

In pulling back the facade of the structure, the design effectively gives space back for public use when the interior volume is not needed, creating space for seating and socializing in otherwise cramped quarters. The resulting roofed patio can host card games, a tea table, pop-up shop or temporary bar.

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