The project "Jiangnan Courtyard" is near the fringe of downtown Hangzhou, and adjacent to the West Lake, Wulin Gate and other busy urban neighborhoods. The architectural design drew on the ambience of traditional Chinese yards and Western concept of modernism. While planning the space, the designers tried to make the courtyard less circuitous and more simplistic, whilst meticulously researching on the details, materials and constructions. The "Jiangnan Courtyard" is not only a place with charming landscape, but also a haven of tranquility awash with cultural features and Oriental taste.