Hutong Construction
The “Hutong Construction” exhibition aims to productize the materials used in courtyard buildings. This collaborative project was initiated by three architectural design firms, each innovatively designing a specific component or material. Through diverse exhibition formats, they collectively convey a unified message: preserving style, inheriting craftsmanship, promoting environmental sustainability, and shaping distinctive characteristics.
Flying Eaves
Zen in Architects focuses on adding value to traditional culture by integrating modern techniques with Chinese traditional materials, building components, and cultural products. Through their study of traditional materials, they have redefined tiles and gray bricks using artistic methods, creating new visual and product attributes that bring these elements into contemporary life and expand their applications.
This exhibit, titled “Flying Eaves,” draws inspiration from the concept of walking along the eaves of a house. Artistic tiles are arranged on the ground to construct a roof, creating a connection between visitors’ movements and the traditional flying eaves. This roof, typically unseen, is transformed into a tangible exhibit for BIM work. Additionally, artistic gray brick combinations form a space that evokes enclosure and geometric precision. Together, the bricks and tiles offer a fresh, modern interpretation of the traditional roof experience.
Lamp Tower
Inspired by their research on Beijing’s traditional quadrangle courtyards, Huanxin Space Design Firm introduces the idea of hutongs as “urban living rooms.” These spaces serve as multifunctional areas for communication, living, and exhibition. To enhance the convenience of residents, the overall improvement of hutong functions considers aspects such as street corner lighting, recreational spaces, and cultural promotion.
The “Lamp Tower” concept centers on lighting and incorporates the unique names of Beijing’s hutongs into its design. These elements are enclosed within a white tower installation, drawing public attention to hutong lighting and encouraging reflection on enhancing comfort within these neighborhoods.
External Wall Air Outlet
Qingzhu Architecture is researching the industrialized renovation of Beijing’s historic hutongs. They explore the feasibility of current planning and propose a novel approach called “(BIM engineer) scientific construction technology” to update renovation methods.
The observation of “external wall air outlets” aims to develop targeted functional products that harmonize with the hutong style. The exhibition primarily showcases physical products, combining air ducts and air caps in the display.
Project Information
Exhibition Period: September 10–20, 2019
Exhibition Theme: Hutong Creation
Location: No. 58–60 Dongjia Road, Xicheng District, Beijing
Exhibitors: Flying Eaves – Hidden Architecture; Lamp Tower – Huanxin Space Design Firm; External Wall Vent – Clear Building
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