Economically and geographically, the rapid expansion of Beijing has had a profound effect on the city’s periphery. The undulating beauty of the landscape in these areas exists in marked contrast to the repetitive, planned efficiency of the suburbs rushing out to meet them.

Hongluo Villa District is located to the north of Beijing, situated along the shore of Hongluo Lake with an impressive view of the mountains beyond. A wooden bridge traverses the lake, and the clubhouse is situated on an irregular platform in the middle of the bridge. The entire structure appears to float on the water, reflecting the surrounding mountains, and becoming a focal point for the whole area.

A continuous, reflective surface rises up out of the water, becoming first the roof and then the walls of the house. This surface blurs the distinction between solid and liquid states, between building and environment. An X shape is formed beneath, from which two further branches extend into the lake. A sunken garden lies 1.3 meters below the surface of the lake, giving visitors the impression of walking through water to access the building. At the other end lies the swimming pool. Inserted flush with the lake, the surfaces of both natural and artificial water are kept at the same level.

The interior of the house is equally fluid, a continuous space without internal boundaries. People are encouraged to create their own pathway through the house and experience it as they wish.

Hongluo Clubhouse is an ever-changing architectural space, which reflects and responds to the beauty of its surroundings, forming a meeting point between nature and people.