Tea and Zen

Teahouse for HBM Design

The facade built in the form of natural collage is like a teapot with the temperament of purple clay pot. The triangular roof opening extends from the gate into the reception space on the first floor. The interior uses a large number of black volcanic rocks and terrazzo, decorated with walnut, to create a natural and simple expression.

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Unique Properties

Tea house is located in an old street near Beijing Road Pedestrian Street in Guangzhou. The facade of red volcanic rock stands on the side of the street with attitude and modesty. The designer realizes a kind of order by arranging some forms. This order is the pure creation of his spirit. He uses these forms to strongly influence our consciousness and stimulate the passion of modeling.

Tags

Interior, Commercial, Oriental elements, Natural, Elegant, Teahouse

Production Technology

The main materials in this project are volcanic rock, sensitive floor, tinning resistant paint, fanpin wood veneer.

Design Challenge

Two houses are close to each other, with windows on the front and back. In such a long and narrow building space, how to design light and air circulation, and reasonable layout, has become the primary design focus point.

Project Duration

The project started in December 2019 in Guangzhou and finished in October 2010 in Guangzhou.

Operation Flow

The spiritual realm of Taoism is in accordance with the tea's quiet and tranquil character. The teahouse is not really that big. What makes it look big is the shadow, symmetry, long years, loneliness and the cup of tea.

Research

Whether its "music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, tea" or "firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar tea", tea has never been far away from the Chinese people. Born in Guangdong, tea is the most common daily life in the neighborhood of hometown. And pay attention to drinking tea to the extreme, it has become the "tea ceremony". Space and time, water and heat, utensils and temperature, are not the same taste of tea.

Inspiration

The designer wants to design a house that feels natural in the city. So a rectangular patio and atrium were designed at one third of the teahouse. There are passageways on both sides of the atrium, which makes the small space flow. In this tea room, you can feel the circulation of the four seasons and the swimming of light, and you can experience the sunshine and the baptism of rain.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Qiang Wang, Display area, 2020. Image #2: Photographer Qiang Wang, Display area, 2020. Image #3: Photographer Qiang Wang, Lobby, 2020. Image #4: Photographer Qiang Wang, Stairs, 2020. Image #5: Photographer Qiang Wang, Skylight, 2020.

Project Overview

Tea and Zen Teahouse has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Qiang Wang was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Tea and Zen Teahouse.

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Tea and Zen: A Tranquil Teahouse Design by Qiang Wang Wins Bronze A' Design Award

Qiang Wang's Tea and Zen is a serene teahouse located in an old street near Beijing Road Pedestrian Street in Guangzhou, designed to harmonize with the city and evoke the circulation of the four seasons and the play of light.

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