LO PAN
LO PAN
Single-Family House LO PAN : Combines the Principles of Feng Shui with Contemporary Architecture
LO PAN combines the principles of feng shui with modern architecture. Soft lines, a harmonious floor plan, and a spacious terrace with sweeping views characterize this single-family home with a granny apartment.
Alignment and Setting
Single-Family House with a guest apartment | Location: Hillside | Livingfloor: 437 m² | Volume: 1,838 m³ | Rooms: 8 rooms (5.5 rooms and 2.5 rooms) | Construction method: Solid construction
The name LO PAN, which means “compass” in Chinese, symbolizes the interplay between Feng Shui and modern architecture. This principle is evident in the building’s urban placement, the organization of its floors, and the relationships between its spaces. The precisely positioned entrance acts as a portal and directs the gaze toward the flow of energy, known as Qi. Situated on a southwest-facing slope with distant views, the building blends harmoniously into the neighborhood, deliberately elevated and featuring an entrance level slightly raised above street level.
Form and Facade
The building’s volume has been deliberately rounded, giving the structure a soft, harmonious, yet dynamic appearance. The light-colored façade in shades of white and beige underscores this sense of tranquility. A whimsical picket railing runs along the edges of the terraces, while a water feature in the garden symbolizes the flow of life, complemented by a spacious covered seating area. With 8 rooms and a gross floor area of 437 m², divided into a 5.5-room apartment and a granny flat, LO PAN combines functionality with contemporary living style.
Levels and Retreat
A few steps lead to the house entrance next to the garage driveway. The garage offers two parking spaces and access to the elevator, which connects all floors. The street level houses the private rooms, including a large walk-in closet, a bathroom, and access to two bedrooms, complemented by an office or guest room with its own bathroom.
Slightly sunken into the terrain, the garden level features direct access to the south-facing garden, a utility room, a fitness area, and another room with a bathroom. Accessible via its own exterior staircase, the granny apartment forms a self-contained unit within the house.
Across the Slope
On the penthouse level, a spacious living, cooking, and dining area opens up, featuring a library nook and a large kitchen island with seating. The center of the floor plan—known as the Taiji in Feng Shui—is intentionally left open, enhancing the sense of openness in the space. The terrace offers a view across the landscape all the way to the lake.
