'Reading Tea' by Ling Zhou: Innovation in Teahouse

Reading Tea

Teahouse for Chongqing Zhou Decoration Design Co., Ltd.

In this case, the designer hopes to break the tradition and keep it at the same time, so as to achieve the symbiosis of culture and architecture. He divides the original wood into 100 mm wide and 5 mm thick wood pieces, and the circular arc space shape made of them not only retains the characteristics of woodiness, but also enables people to see the formation of new space shape. The natural stone is polished to form the uneven surface, which also makes the visual sense of stone and wood more perfect and harmonious.

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Unique Properties

Nowadays, most of the Chinese tea spaces are dominated by the traditional Chinese style. In order to break the fixed thinking, the designer uses the relationship between the wood wall and the stainless steel wall with the same tonality to connect the whole space, which seems to be independent but closely related to each other, so as to overlap the multiple levels of space and show the pure design details.

Production Technology

The circular space form made of wood chips retains the characteristics of woodiness, but people also see the formation of new space form. The designer hopes to break the tradition and keep it at the same time, so as to achieve the symbiosis of culture and architecture. The natural stone is polished to form the uneven surface, which also makes the visual sense of stone and wood more perfect and harmonious.

Design Challenge

Under the premise of not replacing the original Chinese furniture, it is a big difficulty to renovate the shop in a modern way. Chinese window made of wood is our most common and traditional way, but in this space, the designer hopes that the traditional elements have changed, so the bronze stainless steel material instead of the traditional wood material, making Chinese window and style both Chinese direction and not too traditional.

Project Duration

The project started in June 2019 in Chongqing and finished in October 2019 in Chongqing.

Operation Flow

The spatial tone is made of gray, coupled with natural lying wood texture and rustic gray floor tiles, creating a simple fashion full of organic style, presenting a rustic and natural aesthetic point of view.

Research

The design purpose of this case is not simply to seek aesthetic changes. In addition to aesthetic feeling, we must also give consideration to practicality and durability, so that the space will last forever. For the designer, it is the most valuable thing to create a comfortable tea space and make users feel happy. He thinks that each material can present different forms of expression through design.

Inspiration

Party A hopes that the renovated space can retain the traditional Chinese elements, but does not want to see the traditional Chinese appearance. Therefore, the designer uses the spatial design method to create the state of the whole teahouse, and expresses to people that even the traditional Chinese materials can also have a different sense of design direction. He re sized the wood to create a new spatial framework, which is the highlight of the project.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Chuan He, Entrance Area, 2019. Image #2: Photographer Chuan He, Entrance Area 2, 2019. Image #3: Photographer Chuan He, Reception Desk, 2019. Image #4: Photographer Chuan He, Box, 2019. Image #5: Photographer Chuan He, Box 2, 2019.

Project Overview

Reading Tea Teahouse has been a Golden winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Golden Recognition

Ling Zhou was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Reading Tea Teahouse.

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Reading Tea: A Modern Interpretation of Traditional Chinese Teahouse Design

Ling Zhou's innovative teahouse design in Chongqing breaks traditional Chinese style boundaries, offering a modern, elegant, and cultural space for tea enthusiasts. Completed in October 2019, the project redefines the symbiosis of culture and architecture, presenting a unique aesthetic viewpoint.

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