Micropolis in Beijing: Micro-Living Community in Suburban Island

In our project Beijing Micropolis, we intergrate the western idea of residential courtyards blocks with local tradition. Two axis public-private and active-calm define 4 courtyards with different characters. Arches on the ground level open the courtyards, and allow free pedestrian flow through all outdoor spaces to support social life and create a bigger sense of an open community. This variety of public spaces, outdoor amenities and spatial qualities supports a rich social life.