Sichuang's house

Original layout Before demolition Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin, two of the most famous Chinese architects of the 20th century, spent seven years at 24 Beizongbu Hutong. Until 20 years ago, the building was a perfectly preserved example of a traditional siheyuan courtyard house. Main building On an elevated foundation, such buildings usually have three to five rooms. Used as bedrooms, a studio 2012 2011 1980s 1980s The last ruins of the northern The main building was demolished in the second half of last year A three-storey building built inside the courtyard Rooms on east building were demolished around Lunar New Year side torn down and a living room by Liang Sicheng and his wife Rooms facing the rear Reserved for guests or as study rooms Side wing Wall facing entrance Decorated with artwork symbolising happiness and prosperity 2009 2012 2009 Western rooms demolished in June Last buildings demolished around Lunar New Year Gate tower torn down in June Main yard 2nd Ring Road BEIJING Rear yard Dianmen Street Main entrance DONGCHENG Forbidden City House CHAOYANG Middle Lake West Changan Avenue Tiananmen Side wing Usually contains three rooms Square Chuihua Gate Divides the front yard from the inner part of the house and is the only way in Ikm Sources: Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Centre. Phoenix media. jwb.com.cn Front yard SCMP GRAPHIC: Adolfo Arranz