Contemporary yet Magical: MIMO Teahouse in Xiamen, China

　　Conceived as a modern day teahouse, MIMO is an all-day venue in Xiamen, China, that channels the social and cultural imprint of Chinese tea culture in a contemporary environment of polished sophistication. Designed by Shenzhen-based creative consultancy VBN, who were responsible for everything from its interior and graphic design to its brand identity, MIMO combines speciality tea and coffee with a fine-tuned dining experience that includes New York-style all-day breakfasts, an Asian-inspired light lunch menu and cocktails.
　　Closely associated with literature, the arts, philosophy and Buddhism, tea drinking has been a constituent part of Chinese culture as far back as the 3rd century.Teahouses, which appeared during the same time, flourished as public places for social interaction, relaxation and entertainment, as well as scholarly discourse.VBN has drawn from China’s multifaceted teahouse culture, to design a welcoming space where patrons can enjoy a cup of tea or a light meal as well as take part in a vibrant social environment underpinned by regularly invited artists, exhibitions, and performances.
　　Photo by Venco.
　　Photo by Venco.
　　Photo by Venco.
　　Photo by Venco.
　　Photo by Venco.
　　Photo by Venco.
　　Photo by Venco.
　　The restaurant’s interior design is characterized by a polished yet raw aesthetic that the designers call ‘wild nature in concrete jungles’. Enveloped in polished stone surfaces and smooth timber panelling, the décor’s sleek elegance is enriched by a series of rough, natural textures harmoniously integrated into the design: wooden blocks supporting a dining counter, the building’s exposed concrete columns that have been left untreated, and coarse stone blocks that serve as displays. Likewise, an elemental architectural language of

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