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Chinese House Renovation with Multiple Traditional Courtyards and Verandas

This renovation project takes place in a narrow alley, nestled in the historic core of Beijing. The house, known as "Qishe," is a small Siheyuan, a traditional Chinese residence with three courtyards, surrounded by four living spaces. Before the renovation, the residence built in the early 1900’s was weathered and dilapidated, with most of the roofs, walls, doors and windows badly damaged or completely missing. The design team set two main goals: restore the old and respectfully insert the new. They meticulously repaired and reinforced the existing structures to recreate the traditional Siheyuan appearance. Surprisingly, many of the original archways were in relatively fair condition and were carefully restored. While modern living facilities like bathrooms, kitchens, and a garage were integrated, seamlessly merging the old and new to meet contemporary functional needs. The new design ingeniously incorporated a veranda, a fundamental element in traditional Chinese architecture, to connect the seven pitched-roof house. This veranda acts as a circulation route, reshaping the spatial layout and providing a delightful walking experience with picturesque views. The front courtyard now serves as a garage, preserving its pitched roof and historical elements. The entrance was moved to the side to maximize parking space, and a transparent veranda replaced the wall between the front and middle courtyards, forming a curved space with functional rooms behind it. The middle courtyard is designed as a public activity space, featuring a living room, tea room, dining room, and kitchen. The symmetric spatial layout enhances the formal feel of traditional courtyard buildings, with gentle slopes and a transparent veranda promoting connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces. The back courtyard functions as a dwelling space, housing two bedrooms, an additional tea room, and a study. Mirroring the layout of the middle courtyard, the undulating veranda interacts with existing trees, creating small leisure spaces. The bedrooms, placed at the rear, follow a symmetric layout based on the roof ridge, and each has an adjacent small yard for ample light and ventilation. The project's material scheme harmoniously blends old and new elements. Traditional pine wood framework is preserved, and damaged parts are replaced with the same material. Laminated bamboo panels are used for new verandas, doors, windows, and furniture, complementing the old pine wood. The interior design features a mix of old and new wooden furniture, showcasing a perfect blend of hues and textures. To address the inadequacies of traditional roofs, the new design optimized the roof system while retaining the original gray tile rooftops. The new veranda's curved roof utilizes polymer mortar for a smooth finish, contrasting with the textured tile rooftops. Walls were restored using gray bricks from demolished blocks, and glass bricks were introduced to form new walls, maintaining visual consistency. Various unexpected finds, such as stone slices and a millstone, were repurposed during construction, breathing new life into old materials. The meticulous restoration of the Siheyuan's historical elements, coupled with the strategic integration of modern amenities, has not only revitalized a dilapidated structure but also created a harmonious living space that pays homage to its rich heritage. The careful consideration given to materials, spatial layouts, and unexpected discoveries during construction reflects a commitment to sustainability and a celebration of the past. The Qishe House now stands as a captivating example of architectural ingenuity, where the old gracefully embraces the new, and each element tells a compelling story of preservation and transformation. Architects: ARCHSTUDIO Area: 500 m² Year: 2020 Photographs: Qingshan Wu, Ning Wang Manufacturers: Acor, Toto Chief Designer: Wenqiang Han Project Designer: Tonghui Wang Structural Consultant: BAMBOO ERA, Yong Zhang Mechanical & Electrical Consulting: Baowei Zheng, Yan Yu, Dongjie Li Lighting Consultant: Tianhua Dong Plant Consultant: Xiaoguang Zhang Image Editing: Tonghui Wang, Chenhan Wen Construction Team: BAMBOO ERA, Weixing Cheng Mechanical & Electrical Consulting: Baowei Zheng, Yan Yu, Dongjie Li Location: Beijing, China Dezeen - Residential Rebirth Project of the Year Winner 2020 Gold Winner - SHANGHAI Design Awards 2021 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Qishe House 03:23 Conclusion