Bada
Studio Jencquel
A challenge to the conventional The home of a musician
Alexis Dornier’s architecture explores the intersection of expressive form and contextual sensitivity. His work often challenges typologies through bold gestures, producing sculptural buildings that both respond to nature and assert a distinct visual identity. X Mansion is a clear example of this philosophy, with its dramatic rooflines and deep integration into the tropical landscape.
X Mansion, designed for German musician and rapper CRO, continues Dornier’s exploration of spatial experimentation. The home is defined by its striking X-shaped roof, which carves out voids that frame the jungle and create immersive, openair living spaces. Beneath this bold canopy, accompanied by his sister’s works of art, the architecture becomes a vessel for creative life – part residence, part gallery, part studio. Inside, the interiors reflect the personality of its occupant: futuristic minimalism meets raw, textural materiality. The house becomes an extension of CRO’s creative identity, offering a physical space where music, art, and architecture intermingle.
At the core of the design is a visual dialogue between geometric opposites: the sharp angularity of the “X” roof and the soft circular form of the “O”-shaped pool flowing beneath it – a nod to the artist’s name and duality. The result is a confluence of architecture, music, and art, distilled into a singular spatial experience.
Alexis Dornier X Mansion
Acknowledgements
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has helped with the production of this book and the shooting of each project: Conchita, Avalon, Allegra, Bruce, Komang, Indra, Sebas, Ayu, Wayang, Made, Ketut, Luh, Maurizio, Tjin, Raisa, Christian, Jérôme, Drogo, Bernard, Laura, Isma, Ani, Elora, Uchee, Chivonne, Maria, Orin, Egi, Elise, Max, Stefanie, Kerstin, Gildas, Priscila, Adimas, Anna, Ed, Alejandro, Alexis, Agi, Benno, Albert, Dewo, Pande, Sadaam, and Silla.
Concept, photography and texts
Iker Zuniga
Editing
Lisa Holden
Typesetting
Han van de Ven
© Lannoo Publishers, Belgium, 2025
THEMA: AMK, AMR, WJK D/2025/45/384
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