While looking out towards a stunning view is highly desired for many, not every residence has an outside view to capture. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing – with clever architecture and a quiet sense of peace, these homes show that the best view is sometimes inside.
Qishe Courtyard by Archstudio is a highly considered rejuvenation of a traditional Chinese residence and an eloquent architectural synthesis of old and new.
In the growing business district of Beijing’s Chaoyang there is a house where the distinction between indoor and out isn’t so clear, and where architectural forms play off one another.