Team BLDG Transforms Rural Shanghai Homes into The Catcher Guesthouse with Nature-Focused Design

Summary

Chinese architecture studio Team BLDG has transformed two rural homes outside Shanghai into The Catcher guesthouse, adding three connecting volumes to create an 11-bedroom retreat. Located near the ancient town of Xinchang in Shanghai's Pudong district, the guesthouse overlooks rice fields and emphasizes authenticity, connection to nature, and preservation of original architectural elements. The renovation maintains the homes' original pitched roofs and brick walls while incorporating new volumes with gabled roofs and brick cladding to create a cohesive complex. The design focuses on creating a tranquil retreat that blends with the rural landscape while providing modern amenities.