New Practice Studio

Spiritea Tea Shop

Spiritea Tea Shop
© Andy Chu

SPIRITEA TEA SHOP

New Practice Studio

ENGINEERING
Lam & Lam Designs D.P.C.

DESIGN TEAM
Sidong Lang, Tai-li Lee, Nianlai Zhong, Junchao Yang, Yiyi Wang, Xiufang Zhao

MANUFACTURERS
Flos, Shinokki, Sistemalux

CLIENTS
Spiritea

PHOTOGRAPHS
Yueqi Li, Andy Chu

AREA
167.0 m2

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Nwe York, United States

CATEGORY
Coffee Shop

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Located at a street corner in the East Village of New York, Spritea is conceived as a freshly playful environment with a sense of fusion between the Eastern and Western tea culture.

Spiritea Tea Shop
© Andy Chu
Spiritea Tea Shop
© Andy Chu

The space is organized based on an open layout, with a series of custom-made curvilinear banquette groups creating dynamic flow and lounge-like experience.

The centrally located and carefully detailed bar island anchors the space while being highlighted by the elongated cylindrical ceiling geometry above.

Spiritea Tea Shop
© Andy Chu
Spiritea Tea Shop
© Andy Chu

Together they showcase the elegant process of teamaking to the guests. The selection of materials renders a gentle and fresh ambiance, with light tone site-cast terrazzo floor and millworks.

Being part of a historically preserved landmark building, the renovated storefront preserves the original structure and details of the building while blends the modern space to the neighborhood.

Spiritea Tea Shop
© Andy Chu
Spiritea Tea Shop
© Andy Chu

The compact restroom reinforces the curvilinear geometries of the main space, featuring a double dome ceiling finished with light oak veneers. 

The curation of contemporary artworks and neon lights draws attention as one enjoys the unique tea experience.


Spiritea Tea Shop
Plan

New Practice Studio
New Practice Studio
106 West 32th Street New York, NY, 10001, United States