A Volcanic-Rock Courtyard Energizes a Dramatic Home in Shanghai

From the ground up, Hiding House features a blend of natural forms, textures, and materials to theatrical effect.

A Volcanic-Rock Courtyard Energizes a Dramatic Home in Shanghai

From the ground up, Hiding House features a blend of natural forms, textures, and materials to theatrical effect.

Hiding House by Shanghai-based architecture firm Wutopia Lab is as dynamic as it is artful. The 1,496-square-foot home features repeating archways, a Chinese garden, scattered Tai Hu stones, wisteria and bauhinia trees, and an expansive courtyard paved with black volcanic rock. "Black was the perfect color to emphasize the green trees and the white house," says chief architect Yu Ting. "Nature is part of the architecture."

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