MSLAN corner
Devolution
ARCHITECTS
Devolution
LEAD ARCHITECTS
Jiansong Tang, Qi Wang
CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Emcc
DESIGN TEAM
Huang Longtao, Lin Chenghui
CLIENTS
Taymeet
PHOTOGRAPHS
Xinxin Guo
AREA
80 M²
YEAR
2025
LOCATION
Chengdu, China
CATEGORY
Coffee Shop
English description provided by the architects.
We designed a teahouse with a courtyard along the sloping lakeside terrain at CPI Luhu.
The platform in the courtyard draws inspiration from the small courtyards found in Minnan villages.
In the design process, we aimed to keep both the building structure and the courtyard as open and transparent as possible.
The building materials are mostly selected from old timber and old stone slabs in Fujian, retaining the natural texture and temperature in the hope of creating a simple and comfortable spatial atmosphere.
To bring tea closer to everyday life, we also recycled tea stems and leaves to create tea residue boards, which are used in tabletops, seating, and other details.
This allows the memory of tea aroma to become a tangible part of daily life.
There is no complicated tea ceremony here, it is more like a place where you can rest your feet at any time and have a cup of tea at your own pace.
Embracing the concept of "sharing tea and wandering", it offers a relaxing and easy-going resting experience.
The spatial layout emphasizes openness and flow, with large floor-to-ceiling windows that naturally extend the tea garden and lake view into the interior.
Every corner offers a unique perspective and atmosphere, allowing guests to experience a distinct 'tea time by the lake' every time they are seated.
