Xiyuan Teahouse Kev Tsim Qauv Hauv Tsev Haus Tshuaj Yej by Cao Sun

Xiyuan Teahouse Kev Tsim Qauv Hauv Tsev Haus Tshuaj Yej by Cao Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

NyiajSab Hauv· 2026

Xiyuan Teahouse Kev Tsim Qauv Hauv Tsev Haus Tshuaj Yej

by Cao Sun

Client: Nova Space Design

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Xiyuan Teahouse Kev Tsim Qauv Hauv Tsev Haus Tshuaj Yej

Xiyuan Teahouse yog ib qhov chaw haus tshuaj yej sab hauv tsev nyob ib sab ntawm Pas Dej West Lake hauv Hangzhou, Suav Teb. Qhov chaw dav 1500 square meters muaj ib lub sam thiaj haus tshuaj yej nyob nruab nrab uas tsa siab, yim chav tsev ntiag tug, ib tug ntaiv tooj liab zoo li duab puab uas muaj tus laj kab ntoo ntsuab txaug rau hauv, thiab ib qhov dej uas koom nrog qhov chaw toj roob hauv pes. Cov ntoo tawv txhais tes ua thiab cov phab ntsa plaster xim sib kaj raug siv thoob plaws. Cov qhov rais ua ncej tshwj xeeb qhib pom mus rau lub pas dej. Ib txoj kev taug mus los ua voj voog coj cov qhua maj mam mus dhau cov chav tsev. Qhov kev tsim qauv no rov txhais dua cov kev pom zoo nkauj ib txwm ntawm Sab Hnub Tuaj rau ib qhov chaw txais qhua niaj hnub nimno.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Xiyuan Teahouse Kev Tsim Qauv Hauv Tsev Haus Tshuaj Yej yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Xiyuan Teahouse Kev Tsim Qauv Hauv Tsev Haus Tshuaj Yej xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Xiyuan Teahouse Kev Tsim Qauv Hauv Tsev Haus Tshuaj Yej yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

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.