2021年入夏，北京雁栖湖上游七公里的山谷之中，未来以北初访这处河畔的建筑。这是一个依势而建的三层农家旅舍，构造极为规整、对称，最初的建造逻辑是最大限度地利用面积。与目之所及的翠山斜林、蜿蜒散落其中的古长城，以及入耳的流水泠泠相对，它的内部空间显得幽暗、狭窄。在与业主确定“脱离日常使用体验”与“mind wandering”的方向后，团队开始了为期三年的“走神”设计，并最终改造了这处山谷中的旅社。

During the summer of 2021, Fon Studio made our initial visit to a riverside construction situated in the valley, seven kilometers upstream of Beijing’s Yanqi Lake. The three-story farmhouse was skillfully integrated into its surroundings, displaying an impeccable symmetry and precise layout. The primary aim during its initial construction seemed to be the efficient utilization of available space. Contrasting the expansive view of lush mountains, the meandering ancient Great Wall blending with the verdant landscape, and the delightful sound of flowing water, the interior space appeared dim and confined. After establishing with the owner the intention of creating an experience detached from daily routines and fostering moments of introspection, the design team embarked on a three-year transformation journey, ultimately realizing the completion of the hotel nestled in the serene valley.

▼项目概览，overall of the project © 秦维

受制于东侧的南北向河道，和西侧与之平行的道路，使得原始建筑的南北进深较长。北高南低的地基结构，决定了建筑首层仅能容纳来访者行至1/3的进深处，继而伴着幽暗的光线，将我们的视线引向楼梯上方高窗。原始场地的现状呈现，如同在自发地提出需求，使得团队因势利导，找到对应的解题思路——室内光线随太阳东升西落，山影因而敏感地变化延伸，将这份场域的敏感性保留下来的同时，使之更加朗目明快。

▼改造前，before renovation ©未来以北工作室

The original structure is bounded by the east-facing river flowing from north to south and the parallel road to the west, resulting in an elongated north-south depth. Its foundational layout, featuring a higher elevation on the northern end and a lower one on the southern end, limits the ground floor’s reach to only one-third of the depth. Beyond this, dim lighting leads us toward the elevated window above the staircase, seemingly expressing its demands from the outset. The indoor lighting responds delicately to the sun’s movements, including its rise in the east, its descent in the west, and the consequent elongation of the mountain’s shadow. I aim to preserve this responsive quality while simultaneously enhancing the overall brightness.

▼项目鸟瞰，aerial view of the project © 秦维

建筑形体的改造和室内功能的分布均指向走神旅社的运营特征——亲子友好。在一开始，团队就将最具特征感的小房子造型，错落放置在立面不同的位置、方向，以打破原有立面平均且对称的构图，来访者还未到达之前，就能在远处留意并感受到这座建筑松弛质朴的个性。

▼分析图，analysis diagram ©未来以北工作室