Courtyard 35 | WAY Studio

Traditional Quadrangleis are defined by the edges of their roofs and surrounding walls, creating a richly layered perspective. Although this visual arrangement is deeply ingrained in our memory, we believe the time is ripe for exploring innovation. We have introduced corridors to divide the space into two distinct levels. At the ground level, the traditional eaves have been replaced by continuous, flowing curves, which not only preserve the atmosphere of the traditional space but also reshape the siheyuan skyline, creating a dialogue between traditional architecture and contemporary artistic techniques. The space beneath the corridors has become a favored shelter from the elements, fostering public interaction.

Above the corridors, the spatial experience breaks from traditional scale relationships between people and buildings, transforming the roof into an “island” where people can traverse and engage with the space. This design provides a novel way to experience traditional architecture, revitalizing it with new vitality.

[CHI]

传统的四合院是以屋顶的边缘和墙围合，从而形成错落有致的透视关系，尽管这种景象深植于我们的记忆中，但我们认为现在是探索创新的适当时机。我们通过连廊将空间分为上下两个层次，在地面层，原有传统屋檐被连续且流畅的曲线替代，在感受到传统空间氛围的同时重塑了传统四合院的天际线，使传统建筑在当代艺术手法的映衬下与时代产生了对话，连廊下的空间随之也成为人们喜爱的遮风避雨之处，促进了公众的交流。连廊之上的空间体验打破了人与建筑的传统尺度关系，以屋顶为岛，人在其上游，为人提供了另外一种体验传统空间的机会，从而让传统建筑焕发新的生机。

Lead Architects: Tao Zheng, Fernie Lai, ZeQun Zhang, Wen Fang, TianMo Wang, Yu Chen

Contractor: Beijing Helida Building Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd

Floral Designer: Yue Guan

Photography Credits: Yuan Gao, Hao Zeng