A1Architects

A1 House / A1Architects

01:00 - 24 October, 2014

+ 32

Architects

A1Architects
Location

Prague, Czech Republic
Category

Extension
Architects in Charge

Lenka Křemenová, David Maštálka
Area

220.0 sqm
Project Year

2014
Photographs

David Maštálka

Tea Mountain, the teashop / A1Architects

01:00 - 6 February, 2014

+ 15

Architects

A1Architects
Location

Křižíkova 488/115, 186 00 Prague 3-Karlín, Czech Republic
Category

Interiors Architecture
Architect in Charge

MgA. Lenka Křemenová, MgA. David Maštálka
Area

55.0 sqm
Project Year

2013
Photographs

A1Architects – MgA. David Maštálka

Black Teahouse / A1Architects

00:00 - 16 July, 2012

+ 22

Architects

A1Architects
Location

Ceska Lipa, Czech Republic
Category

Houses
Architect in Charge

Lenka Křemenová, David Maštálka
Area

10.0 m2
Project Year

2011

The Evolution of the Japanese Tea House

13:00 - 19 August, 2011

Tea ceremonies have evolved a great deal since they first got their start in the ninth century, and as the ceremonies have grown and shifted in purpose, so have the tea houses that hold them.

Initially tea was seen as a medicine used to cultivate the mind, body and spirit; tea was seen as good for monks because it helped them to stay awake for long periods of meditation. For this reason, the military class sponsored the construction of large zen temples for monks to drink tea in. As tea began to grow in popularity beyond the temple, tea ceremonies became a source of entertainment for members of the upper class who could afford to gamble, read poetry and attend tea parties in extravagant pavilions. More information after the break.