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Japanese Tea Room with Hinoki Platform and Concrete Canopy

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Under Clouds Halfway Up · Hangzhou Store

Modern Japanese-style tea room featuring a sunken tatami platform made of light hinoki wood, dark concrete ceiling with exposed heavy timber beams, large city-view windows, and warm vertical wood paneling.
Modern Japanese-style tea room featuring a sunken tatami platform made of light hinoki wood, dark concrete ceiling with exposed heavy timber beams, large city-view windows, and warm vertical wood paneling.

Japanese Tea Room with Hinoki Platform and Concrete Canopy

japanese tea room · hinoki cypress · tatami platform

A serene sunken seating area framed by massive timber beams and warm wooden walls.

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japanese tea roomsunken tatami platformhinoki wood interiorconcrete and timbermodern wabi sabi

Japanese Tea Room with Hinoki Platform and Concrete Canopy

japanese tea room · hinoki cypress · tatami platform

A serene sunken seating area framed by massive timber beams and warm wooden walls.

Tags

japanese tea roomsunken tatami platformhinoki wood interiorconcrete and timbermodern wabi sabi

About this design

This striking contemporary Japanese tea room showcases a dominant palette of warm honey-toned hinoki cypress wood contrasted against raw charcoal concrete and dark stained timber beams. The spatial layout centers on a beautifully crafted sunken tatami platform that creates a clear separation between the seating area and the surrounding raised floor, enhancing the sense of intimacy and ceremony. Massive structural wooden beams dramatically slice through the double-height concrete ceiling, adding architectural weight and visual drama. Soft natural light floods in through a wall of tall windows overlooking a cityscape with greenery, while delicate paper lanterns and minimalist wall sconces provide gentle ambient illumination. The overall mood is contemplative, refined, and tranquil. This space perfectly suits those seeking a modern interpretation of traditional Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics, ideal for meditation, tea ceremonies, or quiet conversation in a high-end residence or boutique hospitality setting.

Style
japanese tea room
Materials
hinoki cypress
Subject
tatami platform

Palette

brown #39251C
black #231F1C
white #6F4E36

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gray #DDD4CB
orange #121011

How to get this look

  • Install a sunken seating platform using light-colored hinoki or cypress to create a distinct functional zone
  • Leave concrete ceilings exposed and contrast them with thick, dark-stained structural timber beams
  • Use vertical slat wood paneling on walls to add warmth and texture
  • Maximize natural light with full-height windows and balance with delicate paper or fabric lanterns
  • Keep the material palette strictly minimal: wood, concrete, and neutral tones only
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