The Judges Awards

04.4 The Opposite House, Beijing, by Kengo Kuma & Associates and Neri & Hu

A contemporary take on traditional Chinese themes, The Opposite house's glass cube is set in the ultra-modern surroundings of Beijing's Sanlitun Village. Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, it boasts a glossy green, yellow and blue exterior. Inside, the relatively small hotel offers a subtle balance between well-padded comfort and sharp-lined elegance. A huge central atrium leads to a sprawling lounge area and bamboo-panelled corridors. There is also an art gallery showcasing sculptures by contemporary Chinese artists and a dramatic, stainless steel-clad swimming pool. Designed by Shanghaibased Neri & Hu, the spacious rooms and suites feature with sleek furnishings and square wooden bathroom fittings. Guests can choose between Asian fare at Bei restaurant, wood-fired pizzas at Sureño, cocktails at Mesh bar and thumping house mixes at Punk club.

Address: The Village, Building 1, 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Key features:Striking contemporary design; a stainless steel-clad basement swimming pool; a contemporary art gallery; two restaurants, a bar, and a club; no fixed check-in/check-out times
Number of rooms: 99

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