© Hua Li
The wooded area of the Tashan nature reserve in the east of China developed in the course of time from a series of disused stone quarries. One of the escarpments now forms a rugged backdrop to the low-rise structure of the tea house. Its expansive roof is accessible to visitors and affords them a fine view of the large carob trees in the park.
The irregular layout of the tea house came about as a result of an open space between the trees, which had to be preserved. Similarly, the facade, built with undressed stones from the surrounding area, expresses a respectful treatment of the landscape. These walls enclose six spaces, over which the flat Corten steel roof is drawn. A ramp leads up to the roof from the slope of the site.
The irregular layout of the tea house came about as a result of an open space between the trees, which had to be preserved. Similarly, the facade, built with undressed stones from the surrounding area, expresses a respectful treatment of the landscape. These walls enclose six spaces, over which the flat Corten steel roof is drawn. A ramp leads up to the roof from the slope of the site.