Xiyuan Teahouse Desain Interior Griya Wedang by Cao Sun

Xiyuan Teahouse Desain Interior Griya Wedang by Cao Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Ruang Njero lan Pameran Competition Category.

PerakNjero Griya· 2026

Xiyuan Teahouse Desain Interior Griya Wedang

by Cao Sun

Client: Nova Space Design

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Njero Griya Category

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The Design

About Xiyuan Teahouse Desain Interior Griya Wedang

Xiyuan Teahouse iku desain interior griya wedang kang dumunung ing sisih Tlaga Kulon (West Lake) ing Hangzhou, Tiongkok. Ruang kang jembaré 1500 meter persegi iki nyakup panggung wedang tengah kang dhuwur, wolung kamar pribadi, undhak-undhakan prunggu kang wujudé kaya patung kanthi pager tangan kayu ijo tatahan, lan fitur banyu kang manunggal karo lanskap. Vinir kayu gaweyan tangan lan tembok plester warna padhang digunakaké ing saindhenging ruang. Jendhela kanthi pigura khusus mbukak pandhangan tumuju tlaga. Dalan sirkulasi mubeng nuntun para tamu alon-alon ngliwati kamar-kamar. Desain iki nafsirake manèh èstètika Wétan tradhisional kanggo papan pasugatan modhèren.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Xiyuan Teahouse Desain Interior Griya Wedang menang A' Design Award Perak, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain tingkat dhuwur, endah lan nggumunake. Pemenang Perak iku karya sing sumunar banget lan kreatif banget sing nggambarake kaprigelan, bakat lan kaweruh para desainer. Xiyuan Teahouse Desain Interior Griya Wedang dikarepake dadi karya sing nggumunake, conto teladan, profesional banget lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perak iki iku panemuan sing luar biasa banget lan dikagumi sing paring manfaat lan nyurung maju wates seni, sains, desain lan teknologi. Xiyuan Teahouse Desain Interior Griya Wedang iku ciptaan sing akeh sing ngirenake sing nggugah kekarepan, nggawa perasaan positif lan nuwuhake gumun lan kagum.

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.