北京是一座多面城市。古老与现代交融，过去与未来交汇，呈现出强大的二元性。我们的项目在中间地带探索、发展。
Beijing is a city with many faces. It’s a place that presents a powerful duality. Where the ancient mingles with the contemporary, where the past meets the future. This project thrives on exploring this in-between space.
在这里，开启一段再生的旅程。我们将原本陈旧的酒店，改造更新成拥有190间客房的酒店和服务式公寓，对建筑的外立面、室内和景观做了整体提升。酒店坐落北京古城区之中，拥有得天独厚的地理位置，与紫禁城仅咫尺之遥。周边围绕着传统的低矮胡同，呼应城市的悠久历史。
Here, we embark on a transformation journey, regenerating a former 190-room hotel, rejuvenating every facet, from the exterior to the interior and the surrounding landscape. The hotel is nestled within the heart of Beijing’s ancient old town, a stone’s throw away from the awe-inspiring Forbidden City. The immediate neighborhood is an embodiment of traditional low-rise Hutong, echoing centuries of history.
这片具有历史性的城市洼地之外，北京已然发展成为令人印象深刻的现代建筑林立的大都市，并以其繁华忙碌的都市文化而闻名。两种截然不同的城市环境产生强烈的对比，引发对话和思考。这座高24米的七层建筑，与裹挟两侧的城市界面连接融合。厚重敦实的基座坐落于狭小胡同的城市肌理中，傲然耸立，在此俯瞰着老城，向远方望去。
Just beyond this historic low-rise basin, Beijing has expanded into an impressive mix of contemporary architecture, characterized by a bustling urban culture. The stark contrast between these two urban landscapes provides a unique dialogue to engage with. This seven-story structure, standing at a height of 24 meters, engages with both facets of the city. Its robust base is nestled in between the small dense Hutongs, while its lofty presence proudly oversees the old town, making a statement that can be seen from afar.
项目跨越街区两边，南北两侧均有入口。周边区域狭窄，空间常常起到连接传统胡同的功能。这座建筑占地面积庞大，打破了传统胡同的既定肌理，让我们有机会为该区域创造新的空间类型。服务式公寓与临近的商业空间构成更大街区，为公共空间创造活跃的氛围。
The site spans two sides of a city block, offering entrances on both roads. In an area where spaces function more like alleys connecting traditional Hutong buildings, this larger footprint disrupts the established fabric, offering a new type of space for the neighborhood. This expanded block combines commercial spaces and serviced apartments, breathing life into a larger public space.
设计价值 Design Value
我们通过打破建筑底层规模，让其更深入地与周围环境连接。从建筑中间破开体量，串联起原本建筑两端的街道。延续性的空间可以更轻松地引流，实现更人性化的空间连接，为周边的社区创造一个集会场所。同时，设置绿化和公共座椅，丰富公共空间，打造城市花园。
We’ve broken down the scale of the building on the ground floor, forging a stronger connection with its surroundings. By creating a generous opening that seamlessly links the front and back roads, we’ve established a human-scale connection. This passageway invites people to filter through and serves as a communal gathering place. Enriching the public areas with greenery and comfortable seating, with intention to cultivate an urban oasis.
人对建筑的体验不仅限于地面层的人体尺度。这栋建筑从远处即可望见，因而还需要具有可识别性。我们用框架将建筑包裹起来，将其容纳的不同功能进行整合，创造一个简洁而强有力的形象，使其从周边环绕的杂乱混沌中脱颖而出，并唤起一种秩序感。
Our approach to this building extends beyond ground level. It needed to be recognizable from a distance, a standout feature in the city’s chaotic landscape but at the same time abiding to the characters of its neighbors. Wrapping the building in a structural framework not only unifies its diverse functions but also creates a powerful and ordered visual identity amidst the small and slightly chaotic surrounding scale.
作为这个街区的瞩目对象，我们希望这座建筑能向本土文化致敬，并以此为荣。传统胡同中常用到的灰砖，在此被运用转化为富有纹理的灰泥。
As the big kid on the block, we wanted the building to pay homage to its roots and stand proudly within its context. Drawing inspiration from its traditional surroundings, the textural stucco cladding echoes the various shades of gray found in the classic Hutong brickwork.
这个可渗透的街区通过巧妙设计的公共空间，期望成为一个充满活力的中心枢纽，成为周围社区的聚会场所。同时让客人有机会在一个现代的语境下，体验北京古城的魅力。
This permeable block, designed with thoughtfully curated public spaces, aspires to become a vibrant hub, acting as a central gathering place for the local community and providing visitors with an opportunity to experience the old city fabric within a contemporary setting that respects its rich historical context.
项目信息
业主：上海锦和投资集团有限公司
项目地点：中国北京
建筑面积：14,136平方米
设计时间：2020.04 – 2021.08
建成时间：2023.06
设计范围：立面以及室内改造
设计总监：Wendy Saunders、Vincent de Graaf
设计主管：林雅琪
项目负责人：Hwajung Song
设计团队：于孟君、王嘉陈、张艺、杨尹博
效果图：焦琰
软装团队：Lili Cheng、戴维莎
摄影：Dirk Weiblen
Client: Golden Union Group
Location: Beijing, China
GFA: 14,136 sqm
Design Stage: April 2020 – August 2021
Completion: June 2023
Design Scope: Facade and interior renovation
Design Principals: Wendy Saunders, Vincent de Graaf
Studio Director: Yvonne Lim
Team Leader: Hwajung Song
Design Team: Damon Yu, Emilio Wang Chen, Yi Zhang, Yinbo Yang
Visualization: Yan Jiao
FF&E Team: Lili Cheng, Weisha Dai
Photography: Dirk Weiblen
