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Strange house without bed, no chair but built bridge, ‘bird’s nest’ inside, all made of wood

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As a fan of wood, the homeowner has made every corner of the house the presence of this material, while reducing any unnecessary equipment.
This project is owned by a Chinese couple, has a floor area of ​​200m2, located in Haidian district, Beijing capital. The owners said they bought the house in 2010, when they moved closer to their children’s school for convenient transportation.

Because of his strong love for wood, the owner decided to renovate, making every corner of the house have the appearance of this material. The owner of the house. The first thing we did was tear down all the windows and doors. It is not against nature, but on the contrary, we want to bring nature into our home.” , the owner shared. The floor is covered with gravel and raw wooden slats are arranged side by side. Tables and chairs are also made from wood, but they are all raw, original wood without elaborate sculptures. The living room is not even equipped with a sofa, instead, the chair is created by stacking a lot of small logs together, on top of which there are several cushions. The owner said that although it cannot be as comfortable as a sofa, they are satisfied with it. The second floor of the building is like a loft, supported by a solid wood and steel body system, the floor is also arranged from wooden slats instead of pouring concrete. The most special feature in the house is probably the bridge spanning the living room, connecting the bedroom to a “bird’s nest”. This space is designed by the owner for two small children, the material is also completely from tree trunks. Pursuing a minimalist lifestyle, the family eliminates unnecessary appliances, including televisions or beds. Instead, the mattress is placed directly on the floor, with all rooms.