2100 Club Renovation

Hangzhou, China

Year

2024

Site area

480 m²

Building area

320 m²

Duration

14 Months

Program overview

  • Adaptive reuse of a traditional vernacular courtyard building.
  • Transformation into a high-end whisky bar and social lounge.
  • Seamless integration of existing mature trees into the terrace.
  • Operational flow connecting the street terrace to the intimate interior.
  • Nighttime-focused lighting design creating a moody, cinematic atmosphere.

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Key features

  • Historic Roofline: Preservation of original grey clay tiles and eaves.
  • Modern Portal: Sharp, matte black steel box acting as the entrance.
  • Illuminated Signage: "2100 CLUB" backlit branding creating a focal point.
  • Integrated Landscape: Built-in planters framing the outdoor seating area.
  • Under-lighting: LED strips beneath benches floating the furniture visually.
  • Operable Facade: Folding glass doors merging indoor and outdoor zones.
  • Material Contrast: White stucco walls against dark industrial metalwork.

Architectural approach

  • Old vs. New: Stark juxtaposition of heritage structure and modern intervention.
  • Preservation First: Maintaining the historic building envelope integrity.
  • Threshold Definition: Using the black entrance volume to mark the transition.
  • Atmospheric Design: prioritizing shadow and artificial light over daylight.
  • Nature Inclusion: Designing around the existing ancient trees on site.

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