smith&hsu: hengyang teahouse in taipei

‘hengyang teahouse’ by smith&hsu, taipei, taiwanall images © smith&hsuall images courtesy of smith&hsu

telling the story of time, the ‘hengyang teahouse’ is a three-storey flagship establishment along hengyang road in taipei, taiwan by taiwanese firm smith&hsu. within an old building, the venue seats 109 diners while offering the brand’s entire collection of teas and products.contrasting the historical home, the contemporary interior accommodates the fashion of tea drinking as a cultural point of reference. 

view from entry

stairway to first floor

ground level

ground level

first floor dining area

first floor dining area

first floor dining area

second floor dining area

second floor dining area

second floor dining area

second floor dining area

patio

patio

upward view of patio

top view of patio

front elevation

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2

section

section

project info:

designer: carsten jörgensenarea: 326 sqmcompleted time: october 2012