DESIGN CONCEPT

Husband and wife team Mr. Pan Shiyi and Ms. Zhang Xin are the co-founders of private real estate developer SOHO China.

Commune by the Great Wall is one of their most renowned projects, exhibited at the 2002 la Biennale di Venezia, and winning Zhang a special prize for her “bold personal initiative”

The Commune is a private collection of contemporary architecture designed by 12 Asian architects, set in a shared landscape where modernism and tradition blend together.

The Cantilever House is a natural consequence of it’s location in the mountain slope in which it is situated, complementing the neighbouring Great Wall.

Using simple geometry and materials such as bamboo, wood, concrete and glass, the intention of the architects was that the house should express itself through its location and the location of the sun, allowing it’s visitors to gain a rich, exciting and spiritual experience when walking through the house.


FEATURES

The property features four bedrooms each with a different view, two with ensuites.

The light and spacious living area leads to a balcony, with views of the Great Wall, the valley and commune.

A short walk along the zigzag path behind the House leads directly to the Great Wall.

Suitable activities: various parties, wedding ceremonies, barbeque or cocktail parties, corporate high-level meetings or parties for colleagues.


LOCATION

Located in the Shuiguan Mountains amidst 8 square kilometres of private land. Commune by the Great Wall is 1 hour’s drive away from Beijing Capital International Airport, 20 kilometres away from the main train station (Qing Long Qiao station) and 50 minutes’ drive from Beijing city centre, the property enjoys an easy access via the Badaling Expressway. 15 minutes’ drive from Badaling private airport, available for helicopters (20 minutes’ transfer from Beijing Capital International Airport) and small aircrafts on the 800 metres long runway.


RATES

Walnut Valley Presidential Villas – contact Commune for availability and pricing

Commune by the Great Wall is also open to the public. if villas are not occupied by guests, visitors are allowed inside & outside, otherwise just the exteriors are open for a fee of RMB 120 per person.

Stone Valley

Standard Rooms from RMB 2500 per night
Deluxe Rooms from RMB 3300 per night