Court house in the heart of historic Beijing
Court house in the heart of historic Beijing

Court house in the heart of historic Beijing. Juxtaposition of the old and new

Courtyard Hybrid, located in the Baritaisi area in the heart of Beijing's Old City, is being revamped by architectural studio Vector Architects, juxtaposing the old and new in terms of construction, structure and spatial experience

The area in which the renovated building stands is the focus of a project that aims to bring a greater quality of life to the city through renovations of sparse courtyards. The site in question contained an irregular courtyard and a series of additions

Court house in the heart of historic Beijing

The courtyard that is the focus of the renovation is designed to have a greater capacity to use the space, such as exhibitions, cultural events, seminars, coffee areas, attracting different types of users. The pitched roof is renovated to maintain the original status of the courtyard house

Court house in the heart of historic Beijing

The original low-quality additions are replaced, making way for laminated bamboo and wood framing. The overall layout includes one large and two small courtyards, elucidating the connection between multiple functions

Court house in the heart of historic Beijing

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