The influence of atrium types on the consciousness of shared space in amalgamated traditional dwellings – a case study on traditional dwellings in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China

Research reveals that the type of atrium space in amalgamated traditional dwellings significantly influences residents' consciousness of shared space, with porch enclosures, hallway connections, and direct pathways showing distinct impacts. The study, conducted in Quanzhou City's West Street area, used surveying, mapping, and data analysis to assess how modernization has transformed single-family buildings into multi-family structures, shifting shared spaces from streets to atria. Findings indicate that the overflow of atrium space—both two- and three-dimensional—plays a crucial role in shaping occupants' perceptions. This work provides insights into the architectural and social dynamics of traditional dwellings undergoing urbanization.

Wang, X., Fang, K., Chen, L., & Furuya, N. (2019). The influence of atrium types on the consciousness of shared space in amalgamated traditional dwellings – a case study on traditional dwellings in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 18(4), 335–350. https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2019.1660662