"The Seventeen Teahouse is located on the second floor of a street corner in Nanjing's Caozhi Alley, situated between the bustling Xinjiekou commercial district and an old residential area, with no direct street-level interface."
"The design responds to its condition of being "present yet unseen," while creating a tea space suited for contemporary socialization, balancing privacy and shared experience."
The Seventeen Teahouse occupies a second-floor corner in Nanjing's Caozhi Alley, positioned between the busy Xinjiekou commercial district and an older residential neighborhood, lacking direct street-level interface. The design addresses the condition of being visually present yet physically concealed, creating a layered entry and interior sequence that mediates visibility. The space configures areas for private conversation and shared gatherings, organized to suit contemporary social tea rituals. Material choices, spatial arrangements, and circulation prioritize intimacy without isolating communal activities. The project balances seclusion and sociability to create a tea house that supports modern modes of social interaction.
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