Courtyards have long been a fundamental aspect of traditional Chinese architecture, serving as central spaces around which domestic life is organized. These spaces play a vital role in creating a ...

In some parts of northern China, large pits are dug into the ground to form sunken courtyard homes. Also called "dikengyuan" in Mandarin, which means "pit courtyards," the homes are a type of cave ...

Celebrated architect Ma Yansong, who has won multiple international accolades, wants people to feel things when they see his ...

Examining rural models, the specific building type, the built environment, and the social and historical context, the architect delved into the design process. ‘The Chinese courtyard house 四合 院 ...

MAD has designed a kindergarten with a red rooftop that surrounds a historic Chinese courtyard and acts as a playground in Beijing. The studio has preserved and transformed a traditional siheyuan ...

Read the following text, and answer questions 1-9 below: [1] It looks like it could be a scene out of a film; not only is this a miniature version of a traditional Chinese courtyard house ...

Explore innovative school designs in China that integrate landscape and architecture, fostering creativity and connection to ...

Shortlisted for civic building of the year at Dezeen Awards 2020, Courtyard Kindergarten has a red rooftop that surrounds a historic Chinese courtyard and acts as a playground in Beijing.