Xiyuan Teahouse Dyluniad Mewnol Tŷ Te by Cao Sun

Xiyuan Teahouse Dyluniad Mewnol Tŷ Te by Cao Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Mewnol Competition Category.

ArianMewnol· 2026

Xiyuan Teahouse Dyluniad Mewnol Tŷ Te

by Cao Sun

Client: Nova Space Design

Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Mewnol Category

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The Design

About Xiyuan Teahouse Dyluniad Mewnol Tŷ Te

Mae Tŷ Te Xiyuan yn ofod mewnol tŷ te wedi'i leoli ger Llyn y Gorllewin yn Hangzhou, Tsieina. Mae'r gofod 1500 metr sgwâr yn cynnwys platfform te canolog uchel, wyth ystafell breifat, grisiau efydd cerfluniol gyda chanllawiau pren gwyrdd wedi'u mewnosod, a nodwedd ddŵr wedi'i hintegreiddio â'r dirwedd. Defnyddir argaenau pren wedi'u crefftio â llaw a waliau plastr lliw golau drwy'r gofod cyfan. Mae ffenestri wedi'u fframio'n bwrpasol yn agor golygfeydd tuag at y llyn. Mae llwybr cylchrediad dolennog yn tywys gwesteion yn araf drwy'r ystafelloedd. Mae'r dyluniad yn ailddehongli estheteg draddodiadol y Dwyrain ar gyfer lleoliad lletygarwch modern.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award

Mae Xiyuan Teahouse Dyluniad Mewnol Tŷ Te yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Xiyuan Teahouse Dyluniad Mewnol Tŷ Te fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Xiyuan Teahouse Dyluniad Mewnol Tŷ Te yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.

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.