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Evolution, not revolution: this Beijing home avoids demolition through a regionally minded renovation

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09 Aug 2022
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Evolution, not revolution: this Beijing home avoids demolition through a regionally minded renovation
  1. Archstudio completed the transformation of a courtyard home in a suburb of Beijing.
  2. Multiple structures occupied the property, some of which were preserved to maintain the original character.
  3. There are six outdoor spaces in total throughout the property.
  4. Red and grey bricks, cedar wood and glass were the primary materials used.
  5. Outdoor spaces were integrated throughout to provide a close connection to nature from anywhere inside.
  6. Large glass windows and doors reveal the adjacent mixed-use outdoor spaces.
  7. Rebuilt retention walls and enclosures were made of locally recycled red and grey bricks.
  8. The main outdoor space is a generous open backyard with space for gathering.
  9. A combination of bricks, cedar plywood and glass were used to connect old and new spaces with one another as well as the building to the community.
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  1. Archstudio completed the transformation of a courtyard home in a suburb of Beijing.
  2. Multiple structures occupied the property, some of which were preserved to maintain the original character.
  3. There are six outdoor spaces in total throughout the property.
  4. Red and grey bricks, cedar wood and glass were the primary materials used.
  5. Outdoor spaces were integrated throughout to provide a close connection to nature from anywhere inside.
  6. Large glass windows and doors reveal the adjacent mixed-use outdoor spaces.
  7. Rebuilt retention walls and enclosures were made of locally recycled red and grey bricks.
  8. The main outdoor space is a generous open backyard with space for gathering.
  9. A combination of bricks, cedar plywood and glass were used to connect old and new spaces with one another as well as the building to the community.
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Location
Map pointer Shi Xiao Lu, Tong Zhou Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 101112
Design
Archstudio
Construction, Structural Consulting
Beijing Xinnan Senmu Structural Engineering Co., Ltd.
Landscape Consulting
Wild Botanical Lab
Floor Area
373 sq-m

A traditional courtyard home in a Beijing suburb was renovated to serve as a second family home, using as many vernacular materials as possible.

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