Tea Tales

Appreciationstowards Geemo Design(contact: geemodesign@foxmail. “Talk about heaven and earth, have a rest and drinktea” is the SLOGAN of TEA-TALES, and it is similarto the straightforward expression of the forthrightpersonality of Chongqing people. Whether they arehigh-minded or low-class, a teahouse and a pot ofgood tea are rivers and lakes. Although drinking tea has traditional attributes, itis by no means an old thing, which is the consensusof our customers and us. The overly modern symbolintervention is also contrary to the temperament of TEA-TALES. Following the combination of traditionand modernity, we “fold” the space. Close to the public platform area, from theconsideration of privacy and lighting, we designedthe back window booth, and the rectangular structureof the exterior facade combines the intersectingwooden frame and window frame, so that the facadeform a strong vertical visual experience. Thesetting that up and down pushes a window lets indoorand outdoor maintain dialogue, also facilitateventilated on the function. Stair serves as the constituent element of thebuilding, in dimensional plan, we do not hope thatit stay only on function more want to let stairbecome the transition that connects above and belowin the space more through modelling design. Thefolded staircase is like the winding trail of themountain city. After folding, two areas are formed, one for collection and the other for cleverplacement of art installations and commoditydisplays. At the same time, it will be up and downtwo layers of space staggered folding together, theformation of space interest. The art installation “FLOW”, inspired by “tea” andmediated by “bamboo”, respects nature and inheritshumanity. The structure column is used to design the wallshape, and the double moving line is formed toenhance the fluidity of the space. A sense of formcombined with reality reduces the interference ofother guests in the inner seating area. 09 Area: 300 sqm Photograph: PIANFANGConstructionteam ZAOSHI SPACEArt installation: GRARTMore: Geemo Design geemodesign@foxmail. com