copper planet installation and red undulating seating anchor venus lounge by asap/ in beijing

Venus Lounge by asap/ Fuses architecture, art, and astronomy

Venus Lounge, designed by asap/ adam sokol architecture practice, reconfigures the interior of an existing space into a setting that fuses architecture, art, and astronomy. The design brief called for an unfamiliar interior landscape intended to challenge conventional expectations of lounge environments and to encourage diverse forms of social interaction.

At the center of the space, a 5-meter-wide copper representation of the planet Venus forms the primary visual element. Produced in collaboration with artist Paul Taylor, the installation utilizes the 19th-century copper printmaking technique known as photogravure. At this scale, it is considered one of the largest examples of this traditional copper printing method applied in an architectural context.

all images by Jonathan Leijonhufvud

undulating seating and copper installation shape Venus Lounge

The spatial organization by collaborative design practice asap/ follows an undulating layout, designed to maximize varied seating positions and avoid static or predetermined seating patterns. This approach was developed to support multiple modes of social engagement, fulfilling one of the client’s key functional requirements.

Material selection and lighting further reinforce the celestial theme while contributing to the overall atmosphere. The Venus Lounge integrates architecture, art, and astronomy into a cohesive interior.

the Venus Lounge interior fuses architecture, art, and astronomy

an undulating floor plan encourages varied seating arrangements

the spatial layout avoids static and predictable seating patterns

the interior was designed to create an unfamiliar and engaging landscape

the project reconfigures an existing space with a focus on experiential design

material selection and lighting reinforce the celestial and atmospheric theme

the copper installation reflects changing light conditions throughout the day

the copper installation was produced using 19th-century photogravure techniques

artist Paul Taylor collaborated on the creation of the Venus centerpiece

the photogravure technique gives the Venus image intricate surface detail

finishes and textures complement the metallic focal element

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project info:

name: Venus Lounge

architect: asap/ adam sokol architecture practice | @asap_architecture

location: Beijing, China

area: 25 sqm

lead architect: Adam Sokol, AIA

principal architect: Boris Morin-Defoy

principal designer: Breanna Browning

custom furniture: Stitch NYC

copper engraving: Renaissance Press

photographer: Jonathan Leijonhufvud | @jonathan_leijonhufvud