BWAO’s collection of previous project models was in a nomadic state and had always desired to find a home back into the hutong area. The project initiative started with the idea of bringing them back.

▼区位图，location ©鲍威建筑工作室

No.28 is an independent courtyard that is sited close to the southern end of Nanbanjie Hutong. The only building in the courtyard is a single house that has five units, each of which is 3m in width and 7m in depth, a dimension rarely seen in courtyard houses. As a result, the clearance under the roof ridge reaches 5m in height, perfect for storage and display. The rest of the units are still occupied with local residents.