Waterfrom Design designed the Tea Community Centre to reference The Peach Blossom Spring, a Chinese story in which a fisherman discovers a utopia where humans live in complete peace with nature.
“In the Peach Garden, people are simple and honest, and live a harmonious atmosphere,” said the firm, which has offices in Shanghai and Taipei.
The tea area consists of a long table, with a hollow that allows water to flow across. Made from copper, this table extends out through the one of the glass walls, so water can flow through from inside to the pool outside.
Waterfrom Design sees this element as being like a river. “The flowing stream of the river accentuates the quietness of the interior, which brings a sense of tranquility for people after they step in,” it said.