Naomi Finlay
Brewin Teaware
Firm LocationMarkham, Canada
CompanyDexign Matter Studio
Lead ArchitectZoe Lee
Design TeamOliver Tan
Project Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYxVBVyvBGg
Brewin invites one to pause and breathe. Its design melds the elegance of Eastern tea culture with modern living. Display screens are shaped in the form of tea trays, ink-wash bamboo wallpaper and gold accents capture attention. A garden-inspired entrance sets a serene tone. The mural wall and wood stools create the feeling of a secluded natural retreat. Displays of porcelain and backlit jade cups feel like art. Brush-written calligraphy adds Eastern elegance and poetic charm. Together, the elements transcend retail and tea tasting, creating a dialogue between tea, people, and culture.