In China, asanheyuanis a three-section residential compound fixed around a yard called ahutong.

This particular hutong had fallen into disrepair after more than 10 years of sitting unused.

Now,URBANUS adaptive reuse to the residential boundary and courtyard has breathed new life into the traditional structures.

Aerial Shot of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

They decided to keep the growing trees and integrate them into the addition.

The original boundary of the courtyard is partially infilled with beautiful curvilinear walls of bamboo slats.

The remainder of the courtyard is described as a gourd garden due to its new gourd-like shape.

Aerial Shot of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

It also helps to reinforce the contrast between the rectilinear existing sanheyuan and the new curvilinear boundary.

Keep scrolling for more interesting architectural details of this thoughtful transformation of a traditional hutong.

URBANUS has completed a thoughtful transformation of a traditional hutong courtyard in Beijing.

Courtyard of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

Courtyard of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

Courtyard of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

Interior of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

Interior of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

Interior of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

Aerial Shot of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

Aerial Shot of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus

Aerial Shot of the Renovated Traditional Hutong completed by Urbanus