Photos of the Forbidden City buildings and design drawings

A split image of an architectural presentation, with the left third showing a completed real photo and the right two-thirds displaying detailed architectural blueprints.

Left third (finished display): A realistic photograph showcasing a grand two-story courtyard complex styled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. The image depicts a main courtyard illuminated by sunlight, featuring a red-walled, golden-roofed main hall with hip-and-gable roof and side halls, covered with golden glazed tiles. Intricate bracketing systems and exquisite painted decorations (such as dragon and phoenix patterns) are visible beneath the eaves. The building sits on a white marble base, with carved imperial roads and stone lions in front. Ancient pines and cypresses, along with meticulously pruned bonsai trees, are present within the courtyard. The photo is realistic, capturing the solemnity and grandeur of an imperial garden.

Right two-thirds (architectural blueprints): A detailed set of architectural drawings with a traditional blueprint or ink line style, on beige Xuan paper texture background.

At the top are site plans and elevation views clearly indicating the layout of multiple courtyards, including the main gate, front hall area, rear residential quarters, walls, and corner towers. The elevation view shows the building's layers and curved rooflines.

Below are floor plans for both the first and second floors, with Chinese annotations detailing various functional areas: "First Floor Plan: Main Hall (Reception Room), East Wing Hall (Master Bedroom), West Wing Hall (Secondary Bedroom 1), Study, Imperial Kitchen, Corridor"; "Second Floor Plan: Library, Observation Deck, Secondary Bedroom 2, Resting Room."

Prominent locations on the drawings are annotated in Chinese: "Project: Private Residence with Forbidden City Style from Beijing," "Floor Area: Approximately 20,000 square feet," "Number of Floors: Two," "Location: Beijing, China." The drawings also include a scale, north arrow, and legend explanation. Lines are precise, showcasing the complex wooden beam and column structural system.

The entire image is divided by a clear boundary line separating the real photo on the left from the blueprints on the right, yet both maintain a high degree of thematic and stylistic consistency, jointly presenting this grand architectural project.