TAO's intervention is characterized by a large roof of wood-cast in-situ concrete, enclosing new communal spaces.

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the project comprises two elements -- a vertical 'tower house' and a horizontal 'cliff café' embedded into the earth.

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a large 'floating' roof encloses a landscape of abstract, geometric volumes finished in a bold color palette.

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while each unique rooftop signifies a grade-level, students will have diverse experiences across six years of study.

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the zigzag building faces different directions, lending seaside views which cinematically unfold as the visitor walks along.

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the aranya complex is made up of three theaters, each with its own distinct function.

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as the structure's rammed earth walls remained intact, the architects were able to keep most of the house’s original architecture.

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as the middle school is surrounded by high-rise residential buildings, the architects developed a protective environment for its students.

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the configuration resembles the layout of a monastery with a former cinema transformed into a museum that serves as the site's spiritual center.

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the transformation of the traditional hutong typology aims to generate an adaptable space able to match our new lifestyles through the creation of an experiment on scale and construction.

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