ASTERISK in Beijing
29/05/2013.
By SAKO Architects. [Beijing] China
metalocus, SERGIO CIDONCHA, ANGELA SOLIS
metalocus, SERGIO CIDONCHA, ANGELA SOLIS
ASTERISK is a winery restaurant in Beijing, designed by Sako Architects. The building is located in a privileged surrounding, occupying an island in a lake, surrounded by water and also a spectacular landscape.
ASTERISK en Pekín por SAKO Architects. Fotografía © Ruijing Photo.
ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
Winery view of ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
Interior view of ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
Interior view of ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
Interior view of ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view of ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
Interior view of ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
Site plan, ASTERISK in Beijing by SAKO Architects.
Ground floor, ASTERISK in Beijing by SAKO Architects.
Section, ASTERISK in Beijing by SAKO Architects.
Elevation, ASTERISK in Beijing by SAKO Architects.
ASTERISK in Beijing by Keiichiro Sako. Photography © Ruijing Photo.
Memory of project.
The project is a building which on a floating island in the lake, with an area of 2.000 m². Including ground floor and basement. Wine showroom, restaurant and underground winery are included.
The space separated by five different functional blocks, and setup as one integral building which is direction relative and continuity connected with the central multifunction space.
The respective functions are connected through a space, the large openings in the exterior wall, form the interior and outdoor overall sense. There are five different functional plazas between each block, wedding or wine exhibition and other activities can be held here.
Text.- SAKO Architects.
CREDITS.-
Main architects.- Keiichiro Sako.
Team collaborators.- Shuhei Aoyama, Ariyo Mogami, Touru Iwasa (architects); Masahide Kakudate Lighting Architect & Associates (lighting design).
Client.- Beijing Sheng Lu International Zhuang Park Hotel Management Ltd.
Structure.- Steel construction (1F), Reinforced concrete construction (B1F).
Material.- Selangan batu (timber) wall, Wooden sash & Aluminum sash, Aluminum plate roof.
Program.- Winery, Restaurant.
Date.- 2010/10 – 2012/11 (construction), 2010/05 – 2011/04 (design).
Surface.- 2.000 m² (building area), 4.800 m² (site area).
Site.- Beijing, China.
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KEIICHIRO SAKO SAKO ARCHITECTS
SAKO Architects is a Beijing based architecture firm of Japanese architect Keiichiro Sako. So far SAKO Architects has produced over 80 projects in China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Spain. In addition to the core services of architectural design and interior design, the office also provides graphic design, furniture and urban master planning. Nowadays, the office continue to develop the architecture known as, "Chinese Brand Architecture," using specific themes which can only be found in China.
