Lost Villa Yucu

When the concept of minshuku-style homestays entered China, it seemed to take on a local flavor, but in essence, it was a beautiful reflection of contemporary life by small-scale private capital. It neither involves the host in reception, nor truly integrates into the local network. Instead, it leverages the differences in urban and rural land properties to release individual rights to build, thereby diversifying the generic mass life in urban residences. The participation of crowdfunding platforms has further democratized this sector, allowing broader public engagement. This type of accommodation lies between hotels and vacation homes, and the extent to which it can be renovated is largely controlled by China’s unique satellite image control system. Over the past decade, almost all post-80s Chinese independent architects have engaged with this category, with minshuku becoming a significant springboard for their early career endeavors.

—— "R011 Minshuku" from Exhibition "Focusing the Familiar"