Soft and hard mingle in the tea house façade where  marble and concrete shell juxtapose the purity of its glass, and rectangles complement the verticality of the trees.

Materials such as wood, bamboo, and marble establish a zen quality.

Custom wood chairs and pedestal tables in the main dining room frame the garden through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Ambient lighting and austere materials reflect the importance of balance in Chinese style.

Lined up on a black mirror surface, a row of scholar rocks are reminiscent of the rushing streams that led to their erosion.

Sliding screens enclose a private dining room that boasts dark wood walls that are ridged and cut.

Low-rise furniture and floor cushions once prevalent in the Ming Dynasty are reimagined for modern guests, conveying the classical charms of Chinese cultural heritage.