By Lin John , …
Lin John, Devabhaktuni Sony, 2021
In rural China, a wave of informal building has transformed villages, driven by economic and social changes. Amidst limited regulations, builders are adapting traditional vernacular typologies, which embody centuries of local knowledge and cultural identity. This book examines how families are transforming these structures to accommodate contemporary lifestyles, moving beyond their preservation as mere tourist sites.
By closely observing these transformations, "As Found Houses" highlights innovative, informal design solutions that bridge traditional housing forms with evolving rural conditions. The book showcases intelligent and surprising adaptations applied to house typologies conceived by builders in four distinct regions of rural China.