借景之家丨中国北京丨Atelier京京（Atelier JingJing）

该项目位于北京旧城胡同的一个街区内，占地约97平方米，周围被一片大杂院所环绕。在接手该项目之前，已有其他团队进行过一次改造，因此本次改造属于二次优化（再次改造）。

This project is located in a hutong neighborhood of Beijing’s old city, occupying an area of approximately 97 square meters, surrounded by a dense residential courtyard. Before this renovation, the space had undergone a previous transformation by another team, making this project a second optimization (re-renovation).

▼外观概览，Overall view© Jin weiqi

项目现状较为不理想。北房有一个临街窗户，此外，一、二楼各有两个天窗。一楼的天窗分别位于南房角落的方形天窗和正中央的圆形天窗。然而，由于缺乏足够的采光和院落的局限，进入空间后，给人的第一印象是压抑、仿佛置身于“井底”。空间本身的尺度问题，过于狭长，且高度较高，回音效果尤为明显，整体舒适度大打折扣。

The existing space presented several issues. The north building features a street-facing window, while the first and second floors each have two skylights — a square skylight in the corner of the south room and a circular skylight in the center. However, due to insufficient lighting and the constraints of the courtyard, the space feels oppressive, akin to being at the bottom of a well. The narrow and elongated dimensions, combined with the high ceiling, exacerbate the echo effect, significantly reducing overall comfort.

▼入口门，Entrance door© Jin weiqi

传统房子与新房子融合——传统与现代融合

Merging Tradition and Modernity

场地中传统建筑是北房，结构质量较好，应予以保留做适当改造。而长条形南方是仿古建筑施工方法，新搭建的木结构房子，除基础墙体外，其余部分可考虑拆除。在实地勘察中发现，地块正南方约32米的大杂院内有一棵保护古树，树高约21米。这棵古树成为了空间中的一大亮点。众所周知，北京传统四合院和大杂院的设计中，庭院是其核心魅力所在。如在没有庭院的情况下可以直接观赏到这棵古树。

▼日照分析图，sunlight diagram© Atelier 京京

▼绿植分析图，greenery diagram© Atelier 京京

The site comprises a traditional north building with sound structural integrity, which is preserved and modified appropriately. In contrast, the south building, constructed using imitation ancient methods with a modern wooden framework, has less structural value; except for its foundational walls, most of it will be demolished. During the site survey, a protected ancient tree, approximately 21 meters tall, was discovered in a neighboring courtyard 32 meters to the south. This tree became a focal highlight of the design. In traditional Beijing courtyard houses and communal yards, the courtyard serves as the heart of the design. In this project, the ancient tree provides a borrowed view, compensating for the lack of an internal courtyard.

▼户外绿植，Outdoor greenery© Jin weiqi

而本次设计通过屋顶高差，反复推敲和研究，将“借景”的概念引入改造方案中，以解决光线和庭院感的问题。传统的青砖、筒瓦、木结构，与古树和竹子的自然元素，共同体现出“时间的痕迹”，通过分层次的融合，赋予新空间更深的文化韵味和时代意义。

The design adopts the concept of “borrowed scenery” by meticulously adjusting roof levels, addressing issues of light and spatial depth. The use of traditional elements such as gray bricks curved roof tiles, and wooden structures, paired with natural elements like the ancient tree and bamboo, evokes a sense of “time’s imprint.” Through layered integration, the space gains cultural resonance and contemporary relevance.

▼入口玄关，Entrance space© Jin weiqi

▼通高的空间，Full height space© Jin weiqi

光与空间布局与屋顶——自由活动的混合穿插融合

Light, Layout, and Roof Design

此次改造针对原有空间存在的问题进行了系统优化。房屋中央的两根大柱子将空间分隔成两半，缺乏玄关和明确的空间定义，西北角的小庭院通过室外爬梯连接，不仅光影效果不足，还限制了空间的流动性。设计将西北角庭院稍做扩展，移除爬梯，改造为景观庭院，增强空间的采光与视觉延展性。

This renovation systematically addresses the original space’s problems. The two large central pillars divide the room into two halves, lacking an entryway and clear spatial definition. The northwest corner’s small courtyard, accessed via an outdoor ladder, suffers from limited lighting and restricted spatial flow. To improve these issues:

▼被分隔的空间，The separated space © Jin weiqi

▼用餐空间，Dining area© Jin weiqi

一层新增玄关，不仅提升了隐私性，还增设储物区域，用于摆放婴儿车、自行车及换鞋。一层布局开放化，除厨房、玄关和干湿分离区外，其余区域作为多功能活动空间，方便年轻夫妇和儿童的使用。二层次卧被划分为独立的休息区和衣帽间，两者互不干扰，通过流线设计，将衣帽间与屋顶平台连接，形成自然连续的动线。夹层设置了两个卧室和一个卫生间，并在楼梯缓冲区开设条窗，带来观赏北京钟楼与古树光影的视野。

The northwest courtyard was slightly expanded, the ladder removed, and it was converted into a landscaped garden, enhancing natural lighting and visual continuity. A new entryway was added to the ground floor, improving privacy and providing storage for strollers, bicycles, and shoes. The open-plan layout integrates the kitchen, entryway, and wet-dry areas, leaving the remaining space as a multi-functional activity area for the young couple and their child.

The second-floor master bedroom now includes a separate sleeping area and a walk-in closet, linked to the rooftop platform via a fluid circulation design.

The mezzanine level houses two bedrooms and a bathroom, with strip windows along the staircase landing, offering views of Beijing’s Bell Tower and the ancient tree’s interplay with light and shadow.

▼卧房，Bedroom© Jin weiqi

▼光影光影，Indoor lighting © Jin weiqi

▼借景窗，Window © Jin weiqi

整个空间设计中，简化了家具，仅保留床、椅等必要元素，同时通过优化收纳空间满足实际需求。在此基础上，充分利用自然光的穿插、直射，折射与漫射效果，将季节变化中的光影与传统青砖、筒瓦、木结构的“时间痕迹”相融合，打造出兼具功能性与文化底蕴的现代居住空间。

Throughout the space, furniture is minimized to essentials such as beds and chairs, while optimized storage solutions meet practical needs. Natural light is skillfully utilized, with direct, reflected, and diffused lighting changing with the seasons, blending seamlessly with traditional materials like gray bricks, roof tiles, and wood to capture the “marks of time.”

▼天窗，Skylight© Jin weiqi

▼卫生间，Bathroom© Jin weiqi

空间的定义不在于单纯的改变，而在于设计与生活的融合。设计的初衷是通过优化空间，使其契合居住者的生活方式，让他们在其中感受到舒适与自由，真正享受属于自己的生活。

This project demonstrates that the essence of spatial design lies not in mere transformation but in the integration of design and life. The aim is to optimize the space to suit the residents’ lifestyles, enabling them to feel comfortable and free, and to truly enjoy a home that is uniquely theirs.

▼夜览，Night view© Jin weiqi

▼项目区位，site plan© Atelier 京京

▼首层平面图，ground floor plan© Atelier 京京

▼二层平面图，second floor plan© Atelier 京京

▼屋顶层平面图，roof plan© Atelier 京京

▼剖面图，section© Atelier 京京

▼结构分析图，details© Atelier 京京

Project: House of Borrowed Scenery

Project typ: Renovation

Commission: Architectural Design / Interior Design

Location: BeiJing.china

Architect(s): Atelier 京京（Atelier JingJing）

Use: house.

Site area: 97m2

Gross floor area: 130m2

Bldg. scale: 2 stories above ground

Structure: Steel structure, wooden structure, mixed brick and concrete structure

Material(s): Gray bricks, glass bricks. solid wood

Design year/date(period): 2023.8 – 2023.11

Construction year/date(period): 2023.12 -2024.10

Completion year/date: 2024.10

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Photograph(ers): Jin weiqi