Tea House by David Jameson Architect

The tea house is nestled in a lush garden in a suburban house. Constructed of bronze and glass, the new structure uses concerning the shape of a Japanese lantern and functions as a tea house, meditation space, and a stage for musical performances of the family. The project was awarded the 2010 Washington DC AIA Award of Merit.

After experiencing the image of the flashlight as a unique jewel floating in the landscape, one can be channeled into a procession of spaces strung with bamboo which is conceived as a mental cleansing and allows ready to enter the object.

After climbing up a ladder of origami, the visitor is confronted with the last natural element: an opaque wooden door. At this point, the visitor takes the structure as a performer with an overwhelming sense of meditation.