The "Mysticism" of the porch

The "Mysticism" of the porch

"Feng Shui" is a somewhat mysterious content in architectural design, and even the international architect Pei I.M. agrees that it is closely related to architecture. Modern "feng shui" eliminates the dregs of feudalism and superstition in traditional "feng shui", and embodies scientific and unique cultural concepts.

What is Xuanguan? According to the "Cihai" explanation: Xuanguan is also the gate of the house. "Xinhua Dictionary" says, Xuan: Profound and difficult to understand, black. Close: Close, close, an important turning point.

The term porch originated in Japan and specifically refers to a transitional space between the indoor and outdoor of a house, that is, the buffer space for changing shoes, undressing or going from indoor to outdoor. It is also called a small room, a hall, and a hall. Although the entrance area in the residence is not large, it is used more frequently and is a necessary place to enter and exit the residence. In room decoration, people often attach great importance to the decoration and arrangement of the living room, but ignore the decoration of the entrance. In fact, in the overall design of the room, the hallway is the place that gives people the first impression, and it is the "face" that reflects the host's cultural temperament. At the entrance, someone placed screens, ornaments, flowers and plants. Some people put Zhong Kui, the door god, and Guan Gong to show off evil spirits, and some put goldfish bowls and bogu racks, including Chinese, Western, and comprehensive styles.

Ancient buildings in our country have hallways for many reasons. Modern people like to use the hallway to place shoes or as a temporary reception room. In fact, it is unlucky for the shoe cabinet to be placed in the hallway. The shoes come from various parties and are inevitably unclean. The shoe cabinet is a place where the dirt is hidden. People in the house are prone to throat and respiratory problems. Putting shoes in the hallway makes it easy to see the shoes on the floor from outside. Knowing how many people are in the house is a kind of safety. Hidden dangers.

The placement of the hallway is also exquisite. The front entrance and the hallway are in a straight line, which is easy to cause peepers to peep and visit. Modern cities have high population density and small construction sites. Most residential buildings have only the front entrance and no hallway. Do not set the door leaf of the main entrance to open outwards. This kind of door leaf butterfly lock is easy to be removed. Set up a door that opens from the outside to the inside. The door is strict and not easy to be destroyed. It also seems to have a welcome meaning to visitors. The only disadvantage is that the door door that opens inward will take up part of the space, which reduces the effective area a lot.

The doors, windows or terraces that allow air to flow in and out are collectively referred to as "air openings" in Feng Shui. The traditional saying is that it is difficult to gather gas through a house, which affects the fortune of wealth. It is true that draughts have an impact on the health of the occupants, so it is a taboo in Feng Shui to say that the house is open. How to resolve the tongwu? Of course, it is the right medicine. Since the communication is not good, then make it blocked.

Good luck tips

In modern decoration, the hallway focuses on the creation of practicality and atmosphere, which reflects the cultural taste and character of the owner of the room. Therefore, how to "exquisitely" combine various functions has become the key and intention to create this atmosphere. In general, it must be concise and lively, combining points, lines, and surfaces, and avoid cumbersomeness.