foreign if you see a residential compound with the courtyard enclosed by the surrounding houses and walls on the four sides it is called is a traditional type of residence found throughout China most famously in a capital Beijing originated in the western job period it has a history of more than 3 000 years the size was affected by the household's social status which was also reflected in the gate some gates were painted red While others had door nails the gates were also decorated with stone blocks and Brass Ring door knockers facing inward toward a courtyard the
surrounding houses are mostly occupied by different members of a large family the senior members usually live in the main house on the north which has good lighting and temperature roll year round while the younger Generations would live in other rings by celebrity the whole suhoyan forms a self-contained environment for the family creating a harmonious atmosphere influenced by urbanization and social changes some Courtyard houses had been demolished making sure a precious memory of the old Beijing City and those Courtyard houses that have been preserved are relevant endowed with modern features maintaining the original layout Architects have
renovated the houses and added modern living facilities to adapt the traditional buildings for contemporary uses the design of the residential area of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Village was inspired by slavery the pony apartment buildings were arranged in the special way that creates enclosed and Open Spaces surrounding six courtyards this shows a perfect integration of the Olympic culture and the traditional Beijing culture when you come to Beijing do visit us to experience the essence of the Beijing culture [Music]
