situated in beijing’s tallest residential structure, on the 55th floor, asap (adam sokol architecture practice) has designed ‘X-house’, a series of smoothly independent domed volumes. the dwelling takes shape as a showcase business and residential space for an international entrepreneur, featuring a 1000-bottle wine cellar, tasting room, and spa bathrooms. besides, the house accommodates business meeting areas, banquets, guest rooms, and other functions.mirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residenceX-house dome reflection bar

all images courtesy of jonathan leijonhufvud

 

 

asap’s design draws influence by the system of bézier curves, adding to each space a unique and distinctive quality while being connected via sculptural arched openings. brushed gold, glass, and metal mosaics, ostrich skin, marble, velvet-clothed furnishing and mirrored tiles clad the interior of ‘X-house’. the architects have created a stand-out bathroom where a round tub is set centrally in the room between five interlocking domes, while stone mosaics clothe the floor and the walls, creating a smoothly consistent result.mirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residence - 1X-house bar detail

 

 

apart from the stone mosaics in the bathroom, the architect have added glass and metal mosaics in the washroom, while polished stainless steel tiles wraps the bar, creating interesting reflections and space perception. ​the areas, taking form as cave-like structures, function as a dome network that provides extended views above the streets of beijing, privacy, and exploration.mirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residenceX-house wine cellarmirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residence
X-house guest bathroommirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residence
X-house main bathroommirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residence - 2X-house main bathroom shower entrancemirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residence - 3X-house peak into the living roommirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residence - 4X-house living roommirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residenceX-house librarymirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residence - 5X-house dining roommirrored tiles & cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residence - 6X-house detail

mirrored tiles + cave-like volumes define X-house by asap in beijing’s tallest residenceX-house entrance

 

 

project info:

 

name: X-house

architects: asap/adam sokol architecture practice

project team: adam sokol; boris morin-defoy, daymond robinson, michael wysochanski; ruby kaur, ana misenas

lighting design: smith + andersen

acoustics: cerami

total area: 200 sqm (2153 sqft)

location: jianguomen area, beijing, china

year: 2018

 

 

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edited by: christina petridou | designboom