# Revitalized Ancient Courtyards 'Micro-yuan’er' Transforms a Courtyard into a Renewed Art Space By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microyuaner References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/micro-yuaner-standardarchitecture-ancient-courtyard-beijing-bjdw-2014-09-29-2014/) & [standardarchitecture.cn](http://www.standardarchitecture.cn/) Micro-yuan’er is a project by Standardarchitecture in Beijing that revitalizes an [ancient courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savarin-project) to be used as an [art space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bund-performing-arts-centre), as well as a library. The design "is part of the organic re-development taking place around the old Dashilar area southwest of the city’s Tiananmen square," as stated on DesignBoom. The courtyard itself is very minimalist, with a lighter wooden building in the center that will be used as a [library space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weishan-chongzheng-academy-bookstore). This provides a stark contrast to the older sections surround the edges of the courtyard, which will also be updated while still keep their ancient look. The space is located in a Hutong of Beijing, which is what these older alleyways are called by the mainland Chinese people. Hopefully the space will provide an area for people to sit and read. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/micro-yuaner-standardarchitecture-ancient-courtyard-beijing-bjdw-2014-09-29-2014/), [standardarchitecture.cn](http://www.standardarchitecture.cn/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ancient Courtyard Revitalization:** Standardarchitecture's Micro-yuan'er shows potential for using ancient spaces in innovative ways - **Minimalist Library Design:** The minimalist design of Micro-yuan'er's library provides opportunities for creating libraries in small spaces - **Organic Redesign:** The organic redesign of Dashilar creates opportunities for renewing historically significant places ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Standardarchitecture's project shows opportunities for innovating traditional architecture - **Library and Information Science:** Micro-yuan'er's library provides opportunities for innovative small space library design - **Community Development:** The revitalization of ancient courtyards provides businesses with opportunities for community development projects ## Related on Trend Hunter - [London-Based Narrow Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtyard-house-1.md) - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanfeng-academy.md) - [Tranquil Functional Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-varun.md) - [Renewed Kyoto Townhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-aluc.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md) - [Historic District Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-architecture-studio-1.md) - [Rustic Warm Homey Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-house.md)