For centuries, Hutongs have been recognized as one of the most treasured types of vernacular housing in China. Witnessing the cultural and historical transformation in Beijing ever since the Yuan Dynasty (1271 – 1368), the name Hutong is derived from a Mongolian word that means ‘water well’. In fact, this term was given to small streets that originated during the Yuan Dynasty when the emperor attempted to organize the urban fabric in a grid-like pattern in order to manage properly property ownership and to form an efficient transit system.
Shengliang Su
The Hutong Renovation in Beijing: Reimagining Tiny Spaces in a Historic Neighbourhood
Best Modern Examples of Ancient Courtyard Renovations in China
Chinese courtyard houses are one of the most common housing typologies spanning all the way from the northern capital of Beijing to the poetic southern cities Hangzhou and back to the picturesque regions of Yunnan. Typically referred as heyuan, these courtyards homes are simply a “yard enclosed on four sides."
Yulin Gaoxin No.3 Primary School / THAD + School of Architecture, Tsinghua University
Secret Bar / Atelier xy
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Interior Designers: Atelier xy
- Area: 160 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Zenko lighting design
FOR Space / Benzhe Architecture Design
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Architects: Benzhe Design
- Area: 15380 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Benzhe Architectural Design
Xingfu Park Office Renovation / Atelier xy
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Interior Designers: Atelier xy
- Area: 200 m²
- Year: 2019
Glamorous Glass Bricks Are Booming – Again
In 1977, a New York Times article by Carter B. Horsley proclaimed that “Glamorous Glass Bricks Are Booming:” once a “less than first-class” material, it was beginning to gain acceptance among architects in residential and restaurant projects for its translucence, privacy, visual interest, and sense of order. However, following the industry’s brief but widespread use of glass bricks, many now associate the material with outdated 80’s architectural styles, an aesthetic that few seem interested in reviving. Yet pioneering contemporary architects have begun using this unique material in new and distinctly modern ways, whether for sleek and minimalist bathrooms, industrial bars and restaurants, vintage residential windows, or even experimental urban facades. As Horsley stated, it appears that glamorous glass bricks are booming – again.
Tianyi International Car City / Sunyat Architecture Design
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Architects: Sunyat Architecture Design
- Area: 105321 m²
- Year: 2019
Sincere Hotel / Benzhe Architecture Design
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Architects: Benzhe Design
- Area: 1280 m²
- Year: 2020
Pingyao Diesel Engine Factory Renovation / Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University
8 Design Solutions Creating Comfortable Interiors
Interior design within architecture has become extremely relevant as architects and designers are responsible for creating pleasant spaces for people. Have you ever wondered why there are spaces in which we could stay for hours and others that generate instant rejection? These sensations are achieved through the correct management of various parameters that guarantee comfort in interior spaces.
Comfort in interior design, explained in a simple way, is provided in spaces that produce well-being. This, undoubtedly, can be a somewhat subjective and personal concept for each individual, but there are several parameters and building regulations to follow in design projects.
Micro-Hutong / standardarchitecture
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Architects: standardarchitecture
- Area: 30 m²
- Year: 2013
Shou County Culture and Art Center / Studio Zhu-Pei
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Architects: Studio Zhu-Pei
- Area: 30010 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Anhui Huacheng Concrete Co., Shandong Jinxiang Aluminum Co., Wuxi Yaopi Glass Engineering Co.
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Professionals: ShengWo Construction Group Co.LTD
Haibing Center of Nankai University / Vector Architects
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Architects: Vector Architects
- Area: 6662 m²
- Year: 2019
Ports 1961 Shanghai Façade / UUfie
Capsule Hotel and Bookstore in Village Qinglongwu / Atelier TAO+C
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Interior Designers: Atelier TAO+C
- Area: 232 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: LINIEDESIGN, SUN AT SIX, edimass, 体物之作TIWUWORKS
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Professionals: Du Construction
Shenzhen Nanshan Foreign Language School / Studio Link-Arc
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Architects: Studio Link-Arc
- Area: 54000 m²
- Year: 2019