Title page for ETD etd-092399-000423

Type of Document

Master's Thesis

Author

Dai, Hongwu

Author's Email Address

hodai@vt.edu, baobaoli@netzero.net

URN

etd-092399-000423

Title

A contemporary teashop design based on Chinese traditions

Degree

Master of Science

Department

Housing, Interior Design, and Resource Management

Advisory Committee

Advisor Name	Title
Bowker, Jeanette E.	Committee Co-Chair
Wiedegreen, Eric A.	Committee Co-Chair
Williams, John A.	Committee Member

Keywords

culture
design
teahouse
Chinese
interior design
tea

Date of Defense

1999-09-13

Availability

mixed

Abstract

A Contemporary Teashop Design Based on Chinese Traditions

Hongwu Dai

(ABSTRACT)

Tea is the world's oldest and currently most popular beverage in the world. Tea drinking has long been an important aspect of Chinese culture and has evolved as an art form called the "tea ceremony". With the growing interest in Asian culture, ethnic food, and the health benefits of tea, the tea market in the United States has increased dramatically. These developments, along with the recent growth in coffeehouses/shops, indicate a potential for similar success for teashops.
The purpose of this study was to design a contemporary teashop deriving design inspiration from traditional Chinese culture and teahouse design. An existing site in a university town was selected for the study. Historical factors were identified through review literature and visual records of historic teahouses and architecture. Photos of contemporary Chinese teahouses provided information on teahouse operation and layout of functional areas. Observation of four local coffee shops was completed to collect data on function and design. Data were used to determine the workable solutions for a teashop designed for an American market.
Based on the data collected, a design concept and programming requirements were developed. Design solutions that were found to be suitable and advantageous to enhance the concept were incorporated into the proposed design. Interior space layout, teashop logo, lighting fixtures, and façade design were developed. The design solutions were presented through plans, elevations, detail drawings, and perspective drawings.

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