Xiyuan Teahouse Интериорен дизайн на чайна by Cao Sun

Xiyuan Teahouse Интериорен дизайн на чайна by Cao Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Сребърна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на интериорни пространства и изложби Competition Category.

СреброИнтериор· 2026

Xiyuan Teahouse Интериорен дизайн на чайна

by Cao Sun

Client: Nova Space Design

Сребърна награда A' Design Award Winner in Интериор Category

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The Design

About Xiyuan Teahouse Интериорен дизайн на чайна

Xiyuan Teahouse е интериор на чайна, разположена край Западното езеро в Ханджоу, Китай. Пространството от 1500 квадратни метра включва повдигната централна чаена платформа, осем частни стаи, скулптурно бронзово стълбище с парапети с инкрустирано зелено дърво и воден елемент, интегриран с пейзажа. Навсякъде са използвани ръчно изработени дървени фурнири и стени със светла мазилка. Специално проектирани рамкирани прозорци разкриват гледки към езерото. Кръгов циркулационен маршрут води гостите бавно през стаите. Дизайнът преосмисля традиционната източна естетика за модерна среда в сферата на гостоприемството.

The Recognition

About the Сребърна награда A' Design Award

Xiyuan Teahouse Интериорен дизайн на чайна е носител на Сребърната награда A' Design Award — извънредно престижно признание, присъждано на дизайни от най-висока класа, великолепни и впечатляващи. Сребърните победители са изключително блестящи и крайно творчески творби, които илюстрират изключителната компетентност, талант и проницателност на своите дизайнери. Очаква се Xiyuan Teahouse Интериорен дизайн на чайна да бъде прекрасна, показна творба, забележително професионална и дълбоко иновативна. Този дизайн, спечелил Сребърната награда A' Design Award, е високо забележимо, възхищавано изобретение, което е от полза и разширява границите на изкуството, науката, дизайна и технологиите. Xiyuan Teahouse Интериорен дизайн на чайна е творение, на което мнозина завиждат, което събужда желания, внася положителни чувства и разпалва изумление и възхита.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This project reinterprets Oriental aesthetics through modern spatial language, blending symbolic elements, nature inspired materials, and layered spatial planning. Located by West Lake, it integrates landscape, function, and narrative to provide guests with a serene, immersive cultural experience. Its sculptural staircase, window-framed views, and poetic detailing create a unique sense of ritual and emotional resonance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total built area: 1500 square meters. Key spatial components include an elevated central tea platform, eight distinctive private rooms, a sculptural bronze staircase, and a landscape integrated water feature. Window systems are custom framed to optimize views and natural lighting. Materials are chosen to enhance symbolic and sensory experience.
Tags: Oriental Aesthetics, West Lake, Tea Culture, Immersive Space, Cultural Memory, Landscape Integration, Bronze Staircase, Handcrafted Materials, Poetic Space, Spiritual Retreat
Production Technology: The teahouse features handcrafted wood veneers, bronze clad spiral stairs with inlaid greenwood railings, artisanal light toned plaster walls, and custom crystal acrylic tea sculptures. Spatial planning follows a loop circulation strategy, optimizing lake views and operational efficiency while reinforcing the natural and cultural dialogue of the interior.
Design Challenge: The core challenge lay in reinterpreting traditional Eastern aesthetics in a modern hospitality context without resorting to pastiche. Balancing symbolic depth with operational needs, integrating natural and built landscapes, and addressing tourist engagement within a historically significant setting required careful design logic and cultural sensitivity.
Research: Design research began with site analysis and historical study of Wang Yutai Tea House and literati traditions. Methodology included archival review, interviews, and spatial simulations. Participants included hotel operators, historians, and tea masters. Insights informed symbolic design, spatial zoning, and sensory elements. Results strengthened cultural resonance and guest engagement.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the century old heritage of the Wang Yutai Tea House and the refined literati lifestyle of West Lake's past. From the "West Lake Moon Gatherings" to the tranquil tea rituals, the project revives cultural memories through spatial storytelling, aiming to reconnect modern life with traditional Eastern ideals of beauty, balance, and contemplation.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2024 in Hangzhou, China and finished in October 2024.
Operation Flow: The design encourages slow paced, reflective engagement. Visitors enter through a symbolic gateway and follow a circular path that reveals lake views, private rooms, and shared tea platforms. Seating and height variations allow layered interaction with the scenery. The flow fosters both intimacy and openness, enhancing spiritual and sensory experiences.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Zhang jianing, Xiyuan Teahouse, 2024.
Image #1: Photographer Zhang jianing, Xiyuan Teahouse, 2024.
Image #1: Photographer Zhang jianing, Xiyuan Teahouse, 2024.
Image #1: Photographer Zhang jianing, Xiyuan Teahouse, 2024.
Image #1: Photographer Zhang jianing, Xiyuan Teahouse, 2024.