Slab Hill Lifestyle Lab

architectural interior, lifestyle laboratory, biophilic design, timber architecture, parametric geometry, parabolic arch, radial pattern, linear slat system, tropical planting, indoor garden, kokedama, suspended greenery, palm fronds, cacti, philodendron, concrete flooring, natural wood cladding, earth tone palette, warm amber, golden ochre, burnt umber, raw sienna, emerald green, jade green, olive green, diffused natural light, soft illumination, atmospheric perspective, symmetrical composition, threshold space, transitional architecture, material honesty, craft modernism, contemporary design, hospitality environment, wellness space, communal dining, folding chairs, timber table, textured wood grain, matte finish, polished concrete, spatial layering, interior-exterior connection, conservatory tradition, tropical resort aesthetic, Japanese engawa influence, geometric articulation, rhythmic repetition, botanical abundance, organic forms, architectural portal, framed vista, serene atmosphere, contemplative mood, sophisticated warmth, human scale, sensory richness, material authenticity, sustainable design, natural ventilation, daylighting strategy, visual rhythm, spatial journey, immersive experience, biophilic wellness, crafted environment, hospitality design, lifestyle architecture

Slab Hill is a lifestyle center built in Changsha, China. The building covers 2071 square meters and is formed from 45 umbrella-shaped structural units. Three unit sizes, based on a three meter module, are combined into a plan that can grow. Almost all interior walls are removed, so the spaces between the umbrella columns stay open and flowing. The umbrella surfaces are clad in glass fiber reinforced concrete with a horizontal cascading texture in earthy colors. The intent is to place a small artificial hill within an everyday suburban landscape.