Hat Teahouse

The Prague based studio A1 Architects has completed this Black Teahouse project. This 35 foot tea house is located in Ostrava, the third largest city in the Czech Republic.

“It is a small house to gather with a cup of tea, a tiny haven under the open roof in little charming garden”. Entitled “Hat”, the minimal space of a teahouse creates a intimate and pleasant space, which brings a “unique atmosphere with its own secrets inside. The inner space of tea house gives a distinct perspective of the outside world”.

The name of the house derives from its tall roof which resembles a big hat in the garden. The inner space is designed for 2 guests and a host where they can sit on a wide larch bench.

The materials used played an important part in the designing stages of the teahouse. Natural ageing materials were chosen to make the space warm and liveable. “The carpeted oak structure stands on dark grey stones, which harmonize with dark larch facing and shingle roof. The main inner wall is clad with oak plywood".

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