Xiyuan Teahouse Disenyo sa Interior sa Teahouse by Cao Sun

Xiyuan Teahouse Disenyo sa Interior sa Teahouse by Cao Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Pilak in Disenyo sa Espasyong Interyor ug Eksibisyon Competition Category.

PilakInteryor· 2026

Xiyuan Teahouse Disenyo sa Interior sa Teahouse

by Cao Sun

Client: Nova Space Design

A' Design Award nga Pilak Winner in Interyor Category

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The Design

About Xiyuan Teahouse Disenyo sa Interior sa Teahouse

Ang Xiyuan Teahouse usa ka interior sa teahouse nga nahimutang tupad sa West Lake sa Hangzhou, China. Ang 1500 ka metro kwadrado nga espasyo naglakip sa usa ka gipataas nga sentral nga plataporma sa tsa, walo ka pribadong kwarto, usa ka eskultural nga hagdanan nga bronse nga adunay gipahiluna nga greenwood nga mga barandilya, ug usa ka water feature nga gihiusa sa talan-awon. Ang mga hinimo sa kamot nga wood veneer ug mga bungbong nga plaster nga hayag ang tono gigamit sa tibuok espasyo. Ang mga custom nga giframe nga bintana nagbukas sa mga talan-awon padulong sa lanaw. Usa ka loop nga agianan sa sirkulasyon ang naggiya sa mga bisita nga hinay-hinay nga moagi sa mga kwarto. Ang disenyo naghatag og bag-ong interpretasyon sa tradisyonal nga estetika sa Sidlakan alang sa usa ka modernong kahimtang sa hospitality.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Xiyuan Teahouse Disenyo sa Interior sa Teahouse usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Xiyuan Teahouse Disenyo sa Interior sa Teahouse mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Xiyuan Teahouse Disenyo sa Interior sa Teahouse usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

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.