Immerse Yourself in Tranquility at the Watery Oasis of the Watermoon Tea House by Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten

The client requested a tea pavilion on Waterman Mountain that did not necessitate air conditioning to ensure thermal comfort. To address the exposure to the sun from the south and strong winds from the northeast, the design incorporated two south-facing curved concrete plates to regulate the airflow and introduce a pleasant southern wind. The vertical dislocation between the two curved plates and the horizontal concrete plate that canopied the front platform enabled solar radiation to enter the space, warming the tea table's surface during the colder season.

The triangular-shaped Burmese Teak wood lattice on the north facade effectively blocks the strong, unpleasant winds coming from the northeast. The pivoting doors, also made of Burmese Teak wood, located around the perimeter of the plan enable better control of the light and direct airflow into the main lounge space. The pavilion stands as an island in the middle of an oval-shaped water pond, elevated 60cm over the water level on the east side and 30 cm on the west side. This level difference facilitates a natural water flow, improving the space's comfort and increasing the relative humidity in the air that flows into the space during the hot season.

Architects: Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten

Area: 94 m²

Year: 2017

Photographs: YuChen Chao Photography

Manufacturers: Carl Hansen and Son, Catellani & Smith, Toto

Landscape Design: Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten

Lighting Design: LHLD Lighting Design