A House of Light is a project designed by LQS Architects. Mr. Zhang, an alumnus of Tongji University, holds a deep passion for architecture and a vision to reimagine rural architecture in his hometown. Located in Jinshan, on the outskirts of Shanghai, his village’s buildings features a monotonous, outdated style, especially compared to the modernized rural structures just across the road in Zhejiang. Mr. Zhang approached us with a desire to create a distinctive, modern home—one that could show his villagers that houses can have diverse appearances and contribute, even in a small way, to transforming the village’s architectural landscape. Photography by Arch Nango.
