Xiyuan Teahouse Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Tiyi by Cao Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Mkati mwa Nyumba ndi Mawonekedwe Competition Category.
SilivaMkati· 2026
Xiyuan Teahouse Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Tiyi
by Cao Sun
Client: Nova Space Design
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Mkati Category
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The Design
About Xiyuan Teahouse Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Tiyi
Xiyuan Teahouse ndi nyumba ya tiyi yomwe ili m'mphepete mwa Nyanja ya West Lake ku Hangzhou, China. Malo a masikweya mita 1500 amaphatikizapo chikwerero chapakati chotukuka chochitirapo mwambo wa tiyi, zipinda zisanu ndi zitatu zapadera, makwerero a mkuwa opangidwa ngati chosema okhala ndi zitsulo zogwirira zokongoletsedwa ndi matabwa obiriwira, komanso malo a madzi ophatikizidwa ndi kaonekedwe ka malo ozungulira. Matabwa opangidwa ndi manja ndi makoma a pulasitala a mitundu yowala agwiritsidwa ntchito ponseponse. Mazenera opangidwa mwapadera amatsegula maonekedwe olowera ku nyanjayo. Njira yozungulira imatsogolera alendo pang'onopang'ono kudutsa m'zipindazo. Kapangidwe kameneka kamamasuliranso mwatsopano kukongola kwa chikhalidwe cha Kum'mawa m'malo amakono ochereza alendo.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Xiyuan Teahouse Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Tiyi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Xiyuan Teahouse Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Tiyi akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Xiyuan Teahouse Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Tiyi ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
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.
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