Sleeping Lab·Arch by Atelier d’More: A Poetic B&B Retreat in Beijing

Nestled in Huangmuchang Village, Zhangjiawan Town, Tongzhou District, Beijing, Sleeping Lab·Arch by Atelier d’More transforms a historic two-story brick-concrete building into a boutique B&B. Originally a residential office, this space now serves as the sleep Institute’s first B&B project near Beijing Universal Studios, blending history with modern architectural design. The village, with its 600-year-old heritage, white walls, and red windows, provides a timeless backdrop that informs the building’s renovation.

Architectural Concept: Creating an Inward Landscape

Given the limited natural scenery in the surroundings, Atelier d’More designed the B&B with an inward-facing courtyard. The 100-square-meter rectangular courtyard was divided into several semi-enclosed spaces, each featuring a central tree and creating organic interactions between tearooms, guest rooms, and outdoor areas. Large glass windows connect the interior to the courtyard, bringing natural light, shadows, and dynamic movement into the building, resulting in a poetic and immersive spatial experience.

Interior Design: Fluidity and Geometry

The design language of Sleeping Lab·Arch is based on quarter-arc geometries that flow naturally throughout the space. The sculptural white facade blurs the boundary between walls and roof, creating harmony between architecture, nature, and human experience. The free-flowing forms of the interior increase visual tension while maintaining spatial fluidity, making the architecture feel alive and constantly changing with its users.

Prefabricated Furniture: A Playful Assembly

Atelier d’More integrates prefabricated, modular furniture throughout the B&B, turning assembly into a playful, interactive process. This approach allows clients, designers, and workers to engage with the construction process while keeping costs low. Many interior components are assembled on-site from prefabricated elements, demonstrating how innovation can merge with efficiency in modern design.

Poetic White: Minimalism with Maximum Impact

The B&B emphasizes minimal materials and techniques to create extraordinary spatial experiences. The endless white color palette evokes a dreamlike atmosphere, isolating guests from the outside world and allowing them to immerse themselves fully in the space. Every line, corner, and surface is carefully considered, producing a serene, pure, and poetic environment that feels both expansive and intimate.