| Title |
Spatial Variation Analysis of Beijing Siheyuan |
| Authors |
Jin, Zi-Run ; Zo, Hangman |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK_PD.2019.35.12.75 |
| Keywords |
Beijing Siheyuan; Spatial Structure; Living Activity; Space Syntax |
| Abstract |
After 1840 the first opium war, that changed the social nature and living habitats in China. The purpose of this study is to observe the
influence of the war on the plan layout of traditional Chinese residential houses in Beijing Siheyuan. To find out the changes that were
made after 1840, and reservation of the past, the space syntax model is used to analyze different social contexts and also compare the
ancient and modern residential buildings. The result of the study indicate the following: Before the war, the ancient Siheyuan people's way of
life strictly abide by the hierarchy system; External emphasis shows the host's status. However, in modern times, the social status became
equal, efficient and harmonious relationship internally, while externally, it arranged the orientation and position of buildings to adapt to the
natural environment. However, the boundaries between family members and visitors the emphasis on the courtyard and respect for private life
remain unchanged. |