Architecture Firm: aoe
Contact e-mail: press@aoe-china.com
Firm Location: Beijing, China
Completion Year: 2020
Gross Built Area: 3210.56㎡
Project location: Yuzhu Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, China
Lead Architects: Larry Wen
Lead Architects e-mail: larry.wen@aoe-china.com
Photo credits: Huang Ligang
Photographer’s e-mail: 502342685@qq.com
Design Team: Shixin Gao, Gen Li, Jiarui Li, Liuqing Liu, Ye Wang
Clients: Sunac
Engineering: CMCU Engineering Co., Ltd
Landscape: INTO
Interior: Matrix Design

This is an aerial view of the house with a unique triangular flat roof that matches with the shape of the building.

This side of the aerial view shows more of the covered rooftop area as well at the glass walls.

This is an aerial view of the patio area just outside the glass walls of the upper level within the terrace.

This is another view of the terrace with glass walls on side and a triangular flat roof above.

This side of the house showcases the unique and modern design of seemingly different materials and textures.

This part of the house exterior showcases a large reflective panel on the side of the house.

This is a look at the house from the street level with a row of trees by the sidewalk.

This is a look at the main entrance of the house with a large reflective pool on the side of the walkway.

This is a look at the main entrance of the house with a large reflective pool on the side of the walkway leading to a warm entry.

This is a closer look at the main entrance with a glass wall above it lit by the warm glow of the main entrance.

This close look at the side of the house has a protruded glass wall balcony over a reflective pool underneath.

This is a close look at the underneath of the triangular flat roof and you can see here that it has a reflective surface on it and supported by metal beams.

This is a close look at the side of the house with glass walls that match the reflective surface of the underneath of the triangular flat roof supported by metal beams.

This close look at the side of the house with reflective panels that makes the side entrance stand out.

This is a side view of the elevated side entrance of the house with glass walls and a reflective shiny panels on the front.

This is a closer look at the underneath of the triangular flat roof just outside of the tall glass walls.

This close view of the patio terrace has a row of hedges and a close look at the metal beams of the roof.

This side of the unique house showcases more of the modern metal beams and glass walls by the concrete steps that run on the side of the house.

This is a close look at the inside of the metallic and reflective panel on the side of the house that is supported by metallic beams.

This is a look at the side of the house showcasing the unique shapes and structures with a modern aesthetic complemented by the trees and shrubs.

This is a close look at the glass walls and ceiling of the house supported by multiple metal beams.

This is a close look at the space behind the metallic reflective panel of the house supported by metal beams with a shaded walkway by the glass walls.

This is a closer look at the metal beams of the side of the house over the concrete steps.

This is a look at the side entrance of the house with a set of steps leading to it. On the side of this is a glass wall for maximizing the view.

This is a close look at the reflective underside of the triangular flat roof that reflects the patio underneath.

This side of the building showcases more of the metallic structures and beams that complements the glass walls.

This is a close look at the underside of the triangular flat roof supported by large metal beams.

This is a closer look at the underside of the flat roof above the patio terrace with a reflective surface.

This is a close look at the concrete steps with metal railings on the sides.

This is a look up the cover of the patio terrace balcony from the vantage of the lower level with metal beams supporting structures.

This is a close look at the back of the metalli reflective panel on the side of the house along with the railings.

This is a close look at the concrete walkway with shadows of the panels.

This is a look at the house from the vantage of the road across from the street with trees lining the sidewalk.

This is a farther view of the house from the sidewalk with a view of the unique and modern shapes of the house.

This side of the house has a refelctive pool on the side of the wall that has a protruding glass terrace.

This is a side of the house exterior with glass walls and concrete structures with reflective glass panels.

This is a side of the house with a refelctive pool on the side of the exterior wall with a black tone to contrast the beige concrete.

This is the side view of the main entrance of the house with glass walls and concrete structures complemented by the surrounding reflective pool.

This is a side view of the house with a tall concrete wall adorned with a shrub hedge on the side.

This is a closer look at the wide walkway that leads to the main entrance.

This is a map view of the area with the house marked with red.

These are the team of designers and builders.

Located in the northern zone of the core region of Chongqing, China, the project consists of a cliffside building, designed and constructed into its surrounding mountain façade. The main structure has been completed, and designers have deconstructed and reconstructed its internal spaces with an infusion of architectural elements conducive to the topography, resulting in the creation of a rich architectural, urban space.

The 3,000m² project consists of four floors. The main entrance is located on the third level, providing access to the main sales center functional areas, including exhibition space, which spans the second and third floors. Embracing the sales center, the ground floor features a heated swimming pool and health club, while a small art gallery occupies the fourth floor.

The project highlights relationships between architecture, nature, society, and the people of Chongqing, thus enhancing the spatial experience of the building’s visitors through a design-oriented rethinking of modern lifestyles. The concept targets large-scale urban architecture as a conduit for fostering community vitality through public participation and interaction, inspiring people to enhance their life experiences of the future.

The open concept of the sales offices breaks with tradition, promoting a more inclusive environment conducive to interaction. The artistic space on the top level will continue to evolve as an integral part of the interactive theme, with plans to develop the space into a community art center in the near future.

Externally, the project incorporates the shapes and forms of surrounding natural rock formations, adapted through deconstructive techniques to create flowing spaces. To complement those elements, the designers carefully studied the characteristics of a wide variety of materials and their effect on shadow and light. Stainless-steel, abundant glass, and acrylic light rods brilliantly contrast with cave-like elements reminiscent of a Roman grotto.

The main entrance is supported by a riveted steel structure to form the principal framework. Large sections of the wall are cantilevered by steel columns, with composite plates inserted to reduce the overall load. This combination contributes to the irregular freehand brushwork facade of the building’s walls. Externally, 800 mm glass cantilevers seamlessly connect the glass framework.

The sculptural building’s deconstructivism is highly visible, infusing vibrancy into the city with its splendid artwork and aluminum-formed, thousand-paper crane façade, the latter being a reference to Asian cultural symbolism representing health, longevity, and truth. Stainless-steel plates form the internal workings of the crane system, combined with hanging folded aluminum plates to achieve a dazzling external design.

By day, the mirrored finish of the structure’s stainless-steel framework glistens in the sunlight, distinguishing itself amongst the surrounding greenery. By night, acrylic light rods emanate brightly, enveloping the structure in a fantastical, dream-like aura. Sculptural design elements further contribute to the building’s external visual appeal, positioning it as a work of art that is embraced by the people as a source of civic pride and interaction.