Qishe Courtyard by ARCHSTUDIO

Before & After: Curving Glass Walls Give This Traditional Beijing Home an Otherworldly Appeal

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Now the courtyards are wrapped in a modern glass veranda. The room at the end of the courtyard is the dining room. A folding door enables it to be opened completely to the courtyard. This section of the home is considered the social wing of the home, with a tea room, dining room, living room, and kitchen wrapping its perimeter.