Asian courtyard house

Courtyard House

These Chinese courtyard houses revive ancient charm and bring tranquility into modern living.

Beijing Courtyard House (Siheyuan)

The image shows a beautiful Chinese courtyard with a wooden deck surrounded by lush greenery. There is a wooden table with a set of teacups on it. The courtyard is decorated with colorful flowers and plants, and there is a red lantern hanging from the ceiling. The overall atmosphere is one of peace and tranquility.

IN THIS GRAND PRIVATE HOUSE, constructed on a large previously disused parcel of land in a busy section of Bangkok, the idea of a retreat was much more difficult to achieve and required a strategic decision to lift the entire house so that all parking and utility rooms are below. By using courtyards and pavilions […]

Qishe Courtyard by Archstudio is a highly considered rejuvenation of a dilapitated Chinese courtyard house and an eloquent synthesis of old and new.

A Spanish-inspired residence and office space with an entrance welcomed by a sunlit inner courtyard adorned with vast arched openings. It floods the house with abundant light, the skin creating dramatic plays of shadow and light. Along with a range of unique finishes comprising of patterned cement tiles, seamless micro-topping and terracotta, the structure also utilizes a simple fired brick in a rat trap bond – a feature that helps maintain indoor comfort even during harsh summers.