Quad

Bar for ARCHISTRY design&research office

With advanced and underlying design conception and construction approach, the building, once a dangerous one, was reconstructed to recall the attractive moment of the ancient quadrangle in the center of Beijing. Considering the difficulty of rebuilding and how to balance the style of the bar with privacy and respond to the whole context, the modern function was accentuated to blend into the historic surroundings to deal with the three paradoxes —— new and old, low-key and high-end, market and comfort.

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Unique Properties

Building with advancing and invisible design conception and construction way to recall the attractive moment in 100 years ago, in the oldest and ancient quadrangle area in the central of Beijing, The original building is the dangerous one, which increase the difficulty of reinforcing and rebuilding without any trace, meanwhile it is hard to balance the style of the bar with the privacy and the whole historical neighbor.

Tags

Interior, Design, Architect, Consturction, SiHe, Quad , Old town

Production Technology

Woods for decoration,Concerte for the facade.

Design Challenge

New and old, low key and high end, market and comfort, these three pairs of antagonistic words often appear in discussion of design life in old but fast changing Beijing. It is more like an experiment when regarding it as an opportunity to expand the border of the complex culture and design concept. Balance the traditional symbolic image and the modern use function. It will produce the new space, experience, opportunities and imaginations while the project is designed, constructed and used.

Project Duration

The project started in April 2018 in Beijing in China and finished in November 2018.

Operation Flow

The project is located in central of the city, with the different elements with conflict about new and old existing.The project has been designed beyond the traditional and also absorbing the new things.

Research

It is nearly 100 years since the Republic of China this building has been standing in the ancient city area of Qianmen Dazhalan in the center of Beijing. This building has changed from a residential building to a spare parts factory, and then to a Mahjong chess and card room. After several transformations, it has changed several times. Now it will be protected and transformed into a speakeasy club.

Inspiration

Architectural space like the words Quad which contain the meaning of centrality and privacy, the modern use function blend in the ancient scene naturally, low key, comfortable and fabulous.

Image Credits

Example: Image #1: Photographer Zhu Wenqiao, Variations, 2018. Image #2: Photographer Zhu Wenqiao, Variations, 2018,Image #3: Photographer Zhu Wenqiao, Variations, 2018,Image #4: Photographer Zhu Wenqiao, Variations, 2018,Image #5: Photographer Zhu Wenqiao, Variations, 2018. Video Credits:Photographer Yang Bo, Variations, 2018

Project Overview

Quad Bar has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Nolan Chao was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Quad Bar.

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Introducing Quad: A Blend of Modern Function and Ancient Charm

Architect Nolan Chao's Quad Bar Project in Beijing Wins Silver A' Design Award

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