Caochang Hutong Courtyard Houses, Renovation and Exhibition

Beijing
© Xu Cheng
© Xu Cheng
Photo © Yang Chaoying
Photo © Yang Chaoying
Photo © Yang Chaoying
© Dong Hao
Photo © Dong Hao
Photo © Xu Cheng
Architects
Crossboundaries
Location
Dongcheng District, 28 Caochang Hutong 5th Alley, Beijing
Year
2016
Team
Binke Lenhardt, DONG Hao, GAO Yang, Cynthia Cui, TAN Kebin, HAO Hongyi, Mini Liu, Natalie Bennett, Sidonie Kade, YAN Yiwen
Sponsor
Tianjie Group
Sponsor
Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD)

Two courtyards upgraded in a program led by Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD)to improve the living quality of everyday life of the local residents, without gentrification.Applied in one is an installation of an immersive journey that explored ideas of the past, present and future living needs and the meaning of 'home', during Beijing Design week 2016.

WITHOUT GENTRIFICATION, FUTURE LIVING

Situated in the long established community of the Caochang neighborhood, twenty-eight courtyards were renovated in the first phase of the project initiated by Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Art Center, in which seven offices participated.

Courtyard houses exist in a rich, unique, urban fabric, a low density and small scaled environment with alleys, or hutongs, that connect the courtyards. The intimate relationship between indoor and outdoor and the contrast between the old and the new is crucial. A few key principles achieved the basic renovation: increase interior area, optimize spatial arrangements, update kitchen and bathroom and building envelope.

The installation 'I was here' was Crossboundaries contribution to the 'Real Existence' exhibition that followed the renovations.The installation created a blurred and exploratory space for visitors to reflect, on the history of the courtyard house, its function today and its evolution in the future, focused on your relationship with 'home', emphasizing the interaction of people, space and time.

Related Projects

  • Promenade Favorita, Lugano TI
    mavo gmbh
  • Garten Höhenweg St.Gallen
    mavo gmbh
  • Sagiareal, Greppen LU
    mavo gmbh
  • Progressive cleanroom expansion
    Lindner Group
  • Büro Allmendstrasse
    BFB Architekten AG

Magazine

Other Projects by Crossboundaries

Qkids English Center
Xiamen
The Known
Shenzhen, Pingshan District
China House Vision
Beijing
Kids Design Week 751 D Park Event and Exhibition Design
Beijing
BMW Museum
Beijing