蜜葉裡 Ambrosia | A new haven for bubble tea by Enki

[Extract] This May saw the completion of 蜜葉裡 Ambrosia, an elegant new bubble tea cafe and shop located in the south of China. Designed with the modern tea drinker in mind, the refined space offers a moment of pure relaxation amongst the bustle of Shenzhen.

Contemporary Australian design studio Biasol were enlisted to bring the vision of this fashionable, forward-thinking tea brand to life. Although the design overall has a quiet, minimalist feel, the attention to detail is impressive.

Traditional influences can be noted not only in the layout of the 26.7 sq. m space, which was inspired by historic Chinese courtyard houses (Siheyuan) to help achieve a natural sense of flow, but also in the wooden arches fitted with opaque glass panes in reference to Chinese architectural gateways (Paifang).

These cultural elements are intertwined with a soft, contemporary material and colour palette comprised of pale pink hues and Fibonacci Stone’s ‘Pavlova’ terrazzo. Ultimately, this has fostered a serene and discreetly feminine environment in which tea drinkers can enjoy their beverages.

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