"Hangar 35" is a multifunctional club centered around motorcycle culture, combining dining, a bar, and a motorcycle pit stop to attract and serve motorcycle enthusiasts. The core concept of the project is to seamlessly blend motorcycle industrial culture with modern commercial space, creating a vibrant new consumption scene and offering visitors a unique cultural experience.
Project Overview
The project is located in the "Lai IN South" Internet Cultural and Creative Park in Ninghai County, Ningbo, on the site of a former cotton mill built in 1983, a testament to the region’s industrial heritage. The design combines a bold industrial style with the owner's passion for motorcycles, reflecting his identity as both an enthusiast and a collector. Motorcycle culture elements are seamlessly woven into every corner, creating a dynamic venue for showcasing motorcycle culture, with the goal of becoming a national hub for motorcycle enthusiasts.
"Hangar" refers to a themed space for motorcycle maintenance, customization, and storage, while "35" is the lucky number of the owner and his wife, symbolizing their unique identity within the club space. It also subtly evokes the hope of friends gathering here, just like the saying “three or five good friends”.
Design Concept
The architectural form of Hangar 35 is inspired by the design of an aircraft hangar. The core function of a traditional aircraft hangar is to provide a space for maintenance, parking, and protection of aircraft, capable of accommodating large machinery while ensuring operational convenience and efficiency. This concept aligns perfectly with the function of Hangar 35, which serves as a motorcycle maintenance and customization atelier.
The overall architectural form is based on the classic arched structure of a hangar, with a modern, striking dome made of black metal and curved glass, presenting a simple yet powerful and unique style. The glass curtain walls on both sides allow ample natural light to flood the interior, creating a bright and spacious atmosphere while seamlessly blending the park's landscape with the indoor environment, enhancing both visual comfort and spatial perception.
Motorcycle Culture and Industrial Memory
The vertical lift platform embedded in the curtain wall system, known as the "Motorcycle Catwalk," becomes the most striking visual focal point of Hangar 35, skillfully blending functionality with artistry.
When the "catwalk" is positioned in the open outdoor area on the ground floor, motorcycles are not only accessible for guests to touch and experience up close, but also become a unique immersive window view for diners inside the restaurant. The elegance and power of the motorcycles, combined with the surrounding interactive atmosphere, make each bike a topic of conversation and a photo-worthy highlight.
At the same time, the catwalk effectively solves the operational challenge of securely storing large, heavy motorcycles each night despite their immobility. As the platform rises, motorcycles transform from interactive exhibits on the ground floor into art pieces displayed within the indoor space on the second floor, seamlessly integrated into the building’s facade. The ultra-clear glass curtain wall vividly showcases the dynamic beauty of this "Motorcycle Catwalk Show," turning it into the most visually striking piece of art within the club.
The ceiling is designed with aluminum panels joined together to form an arched structure, featuring deep longitudinal lines. This roof is paired with strip linear lighting to create a dynamic visual experience. Standing on the second floor, the lighting effect makes one feel as if they are inside a speeding tunnel, evoking sensations of freedom and speed, perfectly echoing the passion and power of motorcycle culture.
he entire space is unified through a series of black elements, creating a cohesive visual system. In addition to the carefully selected hot-rolled steel panels, the design finely coordinates the similar shades of black across various materials. With black aluminum panel walls as the main tone, the gloss levels of other black coatings are adjusted to match the reflective effects of the aluminum, establishing a highly unified visual identity system that infuses the space with a sense of cutting-edge technology and visual impact.
To emphasize the motorcycle identity—racing on asphalt roads—while avoiding the safety risks and pollution issues that asphalt may bring, the final interior material selected after multiple tests is a resin-bound gravel floor that visually resembles asphalt. The indoor resin-bound floor seamlessly connects with the outdoor asphalt road, forming a visually cohesive unity. This maintains the continuity of the Hangar design while enhancing the safety and durability of the space.
Multifunctional Space Unlocking New Social Experiences
The first floor of the project is divided into two main functional areas open to the public: a dining bar area and a motorcycle modification atelier, separated by a north-south layout. Each area has its own independent entrance and is connected by a secret door on one side in the middle.
The second-floor space is designed as a private area for client offices and club meeting venues. Clients can access the second floor via the staircase from the north-side customization atelier or the stairway on the south facade.
In Hangar 35, motorcycles seem to speed through different spaces, while the venue itself acts like a hangar, a resting place for motorcycle enthusiasts. Riders from various locations gather here through club activities, games, and dining experiences, creating a community that shares a passion for motorcycle culture. Hangar 35 is not just a leisure venue but a hub for motorcycle culture.