{"id":2294,"date":"2025-06-26T10:50:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/good-broker.com\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:34:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:34:23","slug":"copper-planet-installation-and-red-undulating-seating-anchor-venus-lounge-by-asap-in-beijing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/good-broker.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/26\/copper-planet-installation-and-red-undulating-seating-anchor-venus-lounge-by-asap-in-beijing\/","title":{"rendered":"copper planet installation and red undulating seating anchor venus lounge by asap\/ in beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Venus Lounge by asap\/ Fuses architecture, art, and astronomy<\/h2>\n

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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<\/a><\/strong> landscape intended to challenge conventional expectations of lounge environments and to encourage diverse forms of social interaction.<\/p>\n

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At the center of the space, a 5-meter-wide copper<\/a><\/strong> representation of the planet Venus forms the primary visual element. Produced in collaboration with artist Paul Taylor, the installation<\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

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all images by Jonathan Leijonhufvud<\/a><\/p>\n

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undulating seating and copper installation shape Venus Lounge<\/h2>\n

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The spatial organization by collaborative design practice<\/a><\/strong> 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\u2019s key functional requirements.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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the Venus Lounge interior fuses architecture, art, and astronomy<\/p>\n

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an undulating floor plan encourages varied seating arrangements<\/p>\n

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the spatial layout avoids static and predictable seating patterns<\/p>\n

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varied seat orientations invite flexible and informal gatherings<\/p>\n

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the interior was designed to create an unfamiliar and engaging landscape<\/p>\n

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the project reconfigures an existing space with a focus on experiential design<\/p>\n

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material selection and lighting reinforce the celestial and atmospheric theme<\/p>\n

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a 5-meter-wide copper plate depicting Venus anchors the space<\/p>\n

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the copper installation reflects changing light conditions throughout the day<\/p>\n

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the copper installation was produced using 19th-century photogravure techniques<\/p>\n

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artist Paul Taylor collaborated on the creation of the Venus centerpiece<\/p>\n

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the photogravure technique gives the Venus image intricate surface detail<\/p>\n

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finishes and textures complement the metallic focal element<\/p>\n

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the lounge functions as both a social setting and an immersive art installation<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0Venus Lounge<\/p>\n

architect:<\/strong>\u00a0asap\/ adam sokol architecture practice<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@asap_architecture<\/a><\/p>\n

location:<\/strong> Beijing, China<\/p>\n

area:<\/strong> 25 sqm<\/p>\n

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lead architect:<\/strong> Adam Sokol, AIA<\/p>\n

principal architect:<\/strong> Boris Morin-Defoy<\/p>\n

principal designer:<\/strong> Breanna Browning<\/p>\n

custom furniture:<\/strong> Stitch NYC<\/p>\n

copper engraving:<\/strong> Renaissance Press<\/p>\n

photographer:\u00a0<\/strong>Jonathan Leijonhufvud<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@jonathan_leijonhufvud<\/a><\/p>\n

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