By Cheek Tessa , …
Jim Spears, Robert McLeod, Tessa Cheek, 2013
This book showcases a distinctive collection of projects situated in four small villages adjacent to the Great Wall of China. Through evocative text and striking photography, it delves into the personal journey and design philosophy of architectural designer Jim Spear. Spear has crafted innovative and environmentally conscious spaces that blend traditional vernacular architecture with contemporary living needs. These sustainable dwellings are integrated with enterprises in repurposed locations, such as an old schoolhouse transformed into a restaurant and glassblowing workshop, and a former glazed tile factory now serving as an eco-lodge.