Siheyuan is a traditional courtyard-style building in China. Its layout is a courtyard with houses built on all sides. It is usually composed of main houses, east-west wing rooms and downward rooms. The courtyard is surrounded in the middle from all sides, so it is called Siheyuan. According to various factors such as climate, there are big differences between the north and south courtyards. Let’s take a brief look at it below.
House door is located in the southeast corner
Influenced by factors such as Feng Shui culture, the house doors of the northern courtyard houses are usually placed on the "Xun" position in the southeast corner. This is an excellent Feng Shui level and can bring good fortune to the residence. The southern house gate is usually located directly south, which is significantly different from the north.
The courtyard is spacious, the room is separated, and the land is relatively abundant. Coupled with climate and other factors, the courtyard of Beijing Siheyuan is very spacious and suitable for planting flowers and trees. The various houses in the northern courtyard are not connected together because of the spacious space, but are separated from each other.
less water and more greening
There is no need to be south in the north, and the natural water system is relatively scarce, so generally there will be no waterscape with too large scale in the courtyard. To settle for the second best, the northern courtyard usually puts a large water tank in the courtyard, filled with water. In addition to improving the environment in the hospital, the water in this tank can also be used to extinguish the fire when the fire occurs.
stable and thick
The winter in the north is cold, and the walls are built relatively thick. This thick wall makes the courtyard house look very calm as a whole, giving people a great sense of security and comfort.
Building form specification
Northern courtyard houses are very standardized, each house is in its own position, and regulations vary according to status. Among them, the main house is the highest, followed by the two hatchbacks, and has the lowest status in . In addition, the doors of the Siheyuan also have strict hierarchical regulations. Generally, royal relatives and nobles use the gates of the royal palaces, senior officials use the gates of Guangliang, ordinary officials use the gates of Jinzhu, wealthy business use the gates of Manzimen, wealthy families use the gates of Ruyi gates, and ordinary people use the gates of the walls.
hanghuamen and shuoman veranda
There are no hanginghuamen and shuoman veranda in the southern courtyard. In the northern courtyard with more than two entrances, a hanging flower door is permanently located between the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard, which is extremely gorgeous and is the key decoration of the courtyard. Connected to the hanging flower door is the Zhuanshang veranda, which has rich wood carvings and paintings. When walking, you can feel the beauty of architecture and environment.
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