炮局二条一号院会所
PAOJU 2ND ALLEY NO.1 CLUBHOUSE

The club is situated adjacent to the Yonghe Lama Temple (a sacred religious site) and the vibrant, everyday life of the hutong neighborhoods. Its ambiance strikes a delicate balance—embodying the tranquility and ritualistic sensibility of a place of worship without being overly solemn, while also capturing the lively spirit of local life without descending into noise. It is designed to be a space where guests can both engage in quiet contemplation and enjoy comfortable socialization.

Here, the ancient and the modern, bustling energy and serene calm, history and the future, Zen-like contemplation and vibrant vitality coexist and interact. The club is not merely an isolated “escape from the world,” but rather a carefully crafted “transitional space”—guiding visitors from the external hustle and bustle into a state of inner peace the moment they step inside, all while allowing them to feel the profound cultural pulse of its location.

Moreover, it facilitates an elegant convergence of Eastern and Western cultures—a blend of scholarly refinement and Haipai (Shanghai-style) romanticism. The result is a social environment deeply rooted in Beijing’s local culture, yet endowed with an international perspective and

private residence Project

Design Development, Construction, Art & Decoration

600+ sqm

2024 | Beijing, China