Tsinghua University, founded in 1911, has, over more than a century, nurtured countless intellectuals and visionaries. Throughout various historical periods and arenas, these individuals have made outstanding contributions to the nation's prosperity with their wisdom and courage. Today, Tsinghua stands as a dream for Chinese students and a world-leading university. It continuously cultivates top talents to meet national strategic demands and advance the forefront of global scholarship. Among these are very a few esteemed international scholars returning to teach, mirroring the legacy of figures like Liang Sicheng, Qian Zhongshu and Qian Sanqiang, achieving remarkable success in both education and academia.

清华大学始建于1911年，在一百多年的漫长岁月中，从这里走出过无数个仁人志士和学术人才，在不同的历史时期和领域中，凭借自己的智慧和勇气，为国家的繁荣富强做出了杰出贡献。它现在不仅是中国学子所梦想的最高学府，也是享誉海外的一流大学，面向国家重大战略需求和世界学术前沿，持续培养着一批又一批顶尖人才。在他们当中不乏优秀的海归学子，选择了回母校任教，就如同历史上那些传奇人物——梁思成、钱钟书、钱三强等前辈，在教育工作和学术工作上都取得了卓越的成就。

The current client is such an esteemed talent, enriched by her undergraduate years at Tsinghua before pursuing advanced studies abroad. With deep affection, she chose to return to Tsinghua to teach after earning a PhD from a leading university overseas. In the summer of 2024, she and her husband reached out to us, seeking our help in transforming an old apartment.

这次的业主就是这样一位特殊的人才，在清华园度过了充实而难忘的本科时光后出国深造，怀着对母校的深厚感情，在海外获得顶尖大学的博士学位后，毅然选择回到清华任教。2024年夏天，她与爱人找到我们，希望帮助他们改造一处老公寓，让它来承载未来清华园工作与生活的美好时光。

Located a five-minute walk from Tsinghua University's west gate, the apartment building is a typical 1980s red-brick structure, retaining the marks of time. The client shared their vision for the new home: first, it should accommodate the family’s plans for the next decade; second, it must serve as a shelter for daily life, as well as a place for study and work; lastly, it should have a connection to Tsinghua.

公寓楼距离清华大学西门步行五分钟可达，是典型的八十年代红砖楼，保留着岁月的痕迹。业主向我们提出一些关于新家的主要设想：首先，它能够满足一家人未来十年左右的规划；其次，它是生活的港湾，也是学习和工作的场所；最后，能够与清华园产生一些连接。

To understand this better, we scheduled a visit to Tsinghua University’s campus to immerse ourselves in its deep historical legacy. Among all the buildings, the Old Library, one of Tsinghua’s early “Four Great Buildings,” left a lasting impression, embodying the collective wisdom of both Chinese and foreign architects. The East Wing of the Old Library was designed by American architect Henry Murphy in 1916 and completed in the spring of 1919, showcasing a classic European style. The central hall and West Wing were designed by alumnus Yang Tingbao and finished in November 1931, seamlessly blending with the East Wing. It was once the owner's favorite place to study and read. This legendary library became the primary source of inspiration for us. Our goal was to evoke cherished campus memories throughout, creating a private sanctuary that would continue to inspire two outstanding scholars.

基于这样的设想，我们也专门预约了时间在清华大学校园内参观和记录，感受其深厚的历史底蕴。在所有建筑中，被称为清华园早期“四大建筑”之一的老图书馆令人印象深刻，凝结着中外建筑师的共同智慧。老图书馆东翼于1916年由美国建筑师亨利•墨菲设计，1919年春落成，有着典型的欧式风格；中部大厅和西翼由校友杨廷宝负责设计，1931年11月完成，与东翼衔接浑然天成。它也曾是业主最喜爱的学习读书的场所。这座传奇的图书馆便成为了我们的主要灵感来源，旨在用公共建筑内部的设计手法，让这个新家唤起美好的校园回忆，更能成为不断启迪两位优秀学者的私人殿堂。

We removed all the lightweight walls and stripped away the thick layers on the red brick walls, revealing its original texture, which provided a clear basis for optimizing the layout. The new materials, with their two distinct textures, were inspired by the gray washed stone and beige marble of the Old Library. Through elaborate segmentation and combination, we shaped new geometries and spaces that conveyed both a sense of history and strength, where the red brick walls and new partitions were hidden. Throughout the space, the presence of traditional doors is barely felt. All the openings are “naturally” formed by the different geometries, creating a harmonious flow. The upper parts on the walls are painted white, creating a material separation that visually enhances the sense of support beneath. Their unified height subtly suggests a library-like sense of order.

红砖墙限定了基本布局。我们拆除了房屋内部的所有轻体隔墙，并剥掉了红砖墙上的厚厚的涂层，露出红砖初始的模样，这为布局优化提供了直观的依据。两种肌理的墙面材料分别参照了老图书馆的灰色水刷石和米黄色大理石，通过精巧的划分和组合，构建出具有历史感和力量感的不同体块和空间，红砖墙和新建隔墙消解在其中。在整个空间中感受不到门的存在，所有的洞口都是由不同的体块“自然”形成。墙面上方被特意涂刷了白色，这种材质上的分离会更直观的展现下方体块的支撑感；其统一的高度则暗示着图书馆式的秩序感。

The original dining area was cramped and disorganized, a place you'd rather not linger. The renovated dining area, however, has become a center of connectivity and sight. Two small openings on the north side lead to the bathroom and kitchen. The uniform beige texture gives the impression that these two spaces were "carved" from a single stone. The floor tiles further enhance the sense of age, making them feel like the earliest "carved" areas. A mirror is cleverly embedded in the east wall, creating a sense of depth in the eastern view.

原本的餐厅区域散乱而逼仄，令人不想停留。改造后的餐厅却成为了可以面向多个洞口的交通中心，也是体验改造成果的视觉中心，实现了某种程度上的“反客为主”。出于对空间尺度的考量，除了一个复古冰箱之外并未安排任何储物。北侧的两个尺寸相近的小开口通往卫生间和厨房。统一的米黄色肌理，使得这两个空间好似同从一整块石头上“开凿”而出；做旧的地面，也使得它们好似拥有更久远的历史，是最早“开凿”出的区域。东墙上精巧地嵌入一块镜面，使得向东的视角获得了纵深感，餐厅的交通因而变得“四通八达”。

On the south side, two slightly larger openings lead to the living room and master bedroom. Rather than a living room, this space is more of a study. We learned that, in addition to their daily work at the university, the owners often complete substantial research at home, sometimes collaborating together. As a result, we designed a multifunctional storage system inspired by the large wooden tables of the Old Library, capable of both book storage and long hours of reading and writing. This system seamlessly integrates with the other geometries and lines, with the long wooden table seemingly "growing" from the west wall, simple and unified. The overhead pendant light can be freely adjusted for height and length to accommodate their different scenarios. The east wall is painted a subtle green, complemented by carefully selected artwork and classic stainless steel furniture, adding liveliness to the serene space. The original balcony and living room were open to each other, with a low structural block that could not be removed. By adding a lightweight window, we provided a vertical line to the awkward F-shaped opening, making it visually more coherent; this also helps keep everyday clutter on the balcony, creating a cleaner appearance. Beyond the living room doorway to the north lies a small bedroom to accommodate parents for short stays and meet future children's preschool needs.

南侧两个稍大一点的洞口通往客厅和主卧。与其说是客厅，不如说是书房，我们了解到业主二人除了学校的日常工作以外，也会在家里完成大量的研究工作，而且有时候是二人共同完成。因此，我们以图书馆宽大的木桌为原型设计出一套多功能储物系统，既能实现书籍收纳又能满足长时间读写。这套系统与其他体块和线条完美融合，长木桌好似同从墙面上“自然”生长出来，简洁而整体。上方悬浮的吊灯可以自由调整高度和长度，以满足二人不同的工作场景。东墙被粉刷成了似有似无的灰绿色，配以点到为止的艺术品和不锈钢经典家具，为这个沉静的空间注入一份活力。原本的阳台和客厅中间是没有任何遮挡的，中间一处半高的建筑结构也无法拆除。我们通过增加轻型隔窗，使这个别扭的F形洞口获得了一根纵向的辅助线，视觉上变得更加合理；同时也使一些日常杂物被隔离在了阳台，视觉上会更加清爽。穿过客厅门洞向北，便是一间小卧室，用来满足父母短住和未来孩子的学龄前空间需要。

Unlike the neutral tones of other spaces, the master bedroom is enveloped in a soft lotus pink on three sides, creating a warmer, more intimate atmosphere. The storage system and bed "naturally" blend into the whole, blurring the boundaries between walls and cabinets, echoing the living room's design concept. Their daily clothing is separately organized on the left and right sides of the bed, while the back and underside continue to offer significant storage space. The southwest corner makeup area is a personal haven for the owner, shedding the identity of a Tsinghua University teacher to just be a girl who loves beauty. The small ink painting on the wall and the plant patterns on the cushion, together with the classic MCM teak table and walnut chair, form a delicate balance.

与其他空间偏中性的色调不同，主卧被柔和的藕粉色三面围绕，拥有了更加温馨和亲密的氛围。储物系统和床也“自然”融入了整体，模糊了墙体和柜体的边界，这同时呼应了客厅的设计思路。二人的日常衣物被分别安排在了床体的左右两侧，床体背部和下方依然拥有非常强大的储物功能。西南角的梳妆区是业主专属的自留地，卸下清华大学教员的身份也只是位再正常不过的爱美女孩。墙上的小幅水墨画和坐垫的植物图案，与MCM经典柚木梳妆台和胡桃木座椅，形成微妙的平衡，对立又统一。

NA-DECO, with its meticulous approach, has transformed the dilapidated old apartment into a humble and bright scholar's residence. It gently whispers of the vibrant undergraduate years at Tsinghua University, while nurturing the promising future of its owners.

那漠含风设计以严谨的设计手法，将残破的老公寓改造成为了谦逊而明亮的学者型居所，它轻轻诉说着在清华大学的青葱岁月，更孕育着业主二人美好的未来。

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