Tea and Zen
Tea and Zen is a teahouse located in an old street near Beijing Road Pedestrian Street in Guangzhou. The building is 4.3 meters wide, 20 meters long and three and a half stories high. A facade of red volcanic rock faces the street with a calm and modest presence. A rectangular patio and atrium are placed at one third of the plan, with passageways on both sides, so the narrow space flows and receives daylight, air and rain. Materials include volcanic rock, sensitive flooring, resistant paint and wood veneer. The design brings a natural and quiet atmosphere into the city.
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