Introduction to the composition of Beijing quadrangle

In the hutongs of Beijing, there are many courtyard houses surrounded by houses in the east, south, west and north. This is the quadrangle.

The gate of a quadrangle is generally located in the southeast corner or northwest corner. The north room in the courtyard is the main room, which is built on a masonry abutment, which is larger than other houses and is the owner's living room. There are east and west wings on both sides of the yard, which are the places where the younger generations live. There is a corridor between the main room and the wing, which can be used for people to walk and rest. The walls of quadrangles and houses facing the street generally do not open windows, and the environment in the courtyard is closed and quiet.

There are quadrangles of all sizes in Beijing, but no matter how big or small, they are all made up of courtyards surrounded by houses on all sides. The simplest quadrangle has only one yard, and the more complicated one has two or three yards. The deep house compound where rich people live is usually composed of several quadrangles side by side. There is also a partition wall in the middle.

The quadrangle in Beijing is an inner courtyard house surrounded by houses in the east, west, south and north. Beijing quadrangles, as the main architectural form that old Beijingers have lived in for generations, are well-known at home and abroad and are well known all over the world.

Secondly, the composition of quadrangles has its uniqueness. Its courtyard is spacious and spacious, the houses on all sides are independent, and there are verandas connecting each other, which is very convenient for living; Closed houses make quadrangles have strong privacy, and closed doors come from heaven and earth; In the courtyard, all four doors open to the courtyard, and the family and the United States are happy; The spacious courtyard can also plant trees and flowers, feed birds and fish, and stack rocks and scenery, so that residents can enjoy the beauty of nature.

The quadrangle is a kind of combined building form in civil houses in North China, which is a square or rectangular courtyard. A family, living in a closed yard, living a comfortable, leisurely and quiet life, enjoying the joy of family and family, naturally has a relaxed atmosphere.