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Spatial Variation Analysis of Beijing Siheyuan - Comparison of the Beijing Traditional Housing in ancient and modern China -

북경사합원의 공간 변화 분석 - 중국 북경 고대와 근대시기 전통주택의 비교를 중심으로 -

  • 진즈룬 (서울대학교 건축학과 대학원) ;
  • 조항만 (서울대학교 건축학과)
  • Received : 2019.08.30
  • Accepted : 2019.11.21
  • Published : 2019.12.27
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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.

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