# Revamped Courtyard Designs This Abandoned Courtyard Received a Facelift from Vector Architects By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-24 | Updated 2015-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vector-architects References: [bjdw.org](http://www.bjdw.org/en) & [vectorarchitects](http://www.vectorarchitects.com/m/index.php/home) [Vector Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wulingshan-eye-stone-spring-spa) re-created this elegant courtyard after it was abandoned. The team created a visually delightful and [minimalist approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townhouse-vi) that transformed the dingy yard into a place of serenity for relaxation. This project was created as a design project for the Beijing Design Week. Vector Architects used skills in [renovation and design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savarin-project) to combine the courtyard's history with an updated version of modern features. The original courtyard titled 'Za Yuan’ is a culturally rich space, which is why is was important for the design team to maintain its integrity. By improving and refining the original yard, it is now home to modern wood-paneled sidings, white trees, brick floors and a partially opened roof. The privatized space is a secluded environment, but it still offers a community space when needed as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revitalized Cultural Spaces:** There is a growing trend towards revamping abandoned cultural spaces in a minimalist and visually appealing way. - **Modernized Courtyard Designs:** There is a trend towards transforming traditional courtyards into modern and functional spaces. - **Private Oasis Escapes:** There is a trend towards creating private and secluded outdoor spaces for relaxation and retreat. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can disrupt by integrating cultural and historical elements with modern design principles to create functional and visually appealing spaces. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can disrupt by re-imagining abandoned or underutilized cultural spaces and turning them into modern and desirable properties. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can disrupt by incorporating private and secluded outdoor spaces for their guests to relax and unwind. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Functional Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-varun.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupertino-courtyard-house.md) - [London-Based Narrow Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtyard-house-1.md) - [Blocky Courtyard Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-courtyards.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Courtyard Connection Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-2.md) - [Neighborhood-Like Communal Courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-hill-courtyard.md) - [Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarry-house.md)