Architect sees warm future for wooden homes

This is what spurred his interest in building with the material, which he does with the help of a local craftsman.

In the core of Huanggang village, he turned a wooden granary into a large public space.

He maintained its original style, which is in perfect accordance with its surroundings, and added tearooms, innovation spaces and apartments.

People can experience the tranquility of village life and also meet visitors. Chen usually remains on site at a project from start to completion. He and his team often live in a village for more than a year.

In addition to architecture, he also researches the changing demands of rural areas for new buildings and said there are still many issues to resolve, such as the best way to upgrade traditional architecture so that it is suited to modern life while retaining its traditional elements.

In Huanggang, he designed a house for a villager who likes to drink wine. He turned the first floor into a winery and tavern for travelers to experience the winemaking process.