PAGEONE POLPAS merges literature, music, and design
Design studio LLLab. composes PAGEONE Vinyl Concept Bookstore’s exterior and interior configuration. Located in the northern section of Beijing’s Olympic Forest Park, PAGEONE POLPAS establishes a spatial relationship with the PAGEONE BeijingFun store along the city’s central axis, forming a north-south cultural connection. While PAGEONE BeijingFun reflects the dynamic street life of Beijing through varied spatial arrangements, PAGEONE POLPAS store functions as a quiet space within the park, offering an environment conducive to focus and reflection.
PAGEONE’s first Vinyl Concept Store integrates books and vinyl records as complementary mediums for documentation, preservation, and shared experience. The layout emphasizes a balance between visual and auditory elements, facilitating an interaction between printed material and music. The selection and arrangement of materials contribute to a cohesive atmosphere, with natural wood as the primary element, enhancing the tactile and visual qualities of the space.
flexible fixture for public events | all images by Wen Studio unless stated otherwise
layout by LLLab. balances enclosed and semi-open zones
The main display wall reinterprets the double-height space as a ‘vinyl concert hall,’ integrating designated areas for reading, coffee, events, and children’s activities. LLLab. studio’s design prioritizes accessibility, ensuring that books and records remain within reach. Spaces are structured as retreats, providing an environment that supports engagement with reading and music while maintaining a connection to the surrounding natural setting.
Rather than focusing on display, the spatial organization emphasizes usability, with reading and listening areas designed as enclosed or semi-open zones that support concentration and interaction with the curated selection of media. Through this approach, PAGEONE POLPAS establishes itself as a space that merges literature, music, and design within the park’s landscape.
open event space connecting to the street
vinyl event space
long and narrow floating passage space
elongated reading space
open event space
books and records behind staircase
space shapes corners and steps
repeating rhythm in reading space | image byArch-Exist Photography
sculptural staircase
sculptural staircase
timber cladding
floating reading passage
main entrance opens to the public plaza
project info:
name: PAGEONE Vinyl Concept Bookstore
architect: LLLab. | @lllab._architects
lead architect: Fei Chen
design team: Fei Chen, Hanxiao Liu, Ziyu Wei, Yujun Yan, Lingkng Yin, Lingling Liu, Lexian Hu, Chao Zuo
structural design: LuanLu Structural Consultant
construction area: 400 sqm
location: POLPAS, Olympic Park, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
photographer: Wen Studio | @wen_studio2020, Arch-Exist | @archexist
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
