A selection of slides from Michael Blois' presentation on the impact of tea houses on Japanese architecture.

1. Japa n
Ca nn on De sig n
Travel Grant
Mi cha el Blo is

2. topics & themes
Locations contrast
Yonbanchi B&B seasons
The Tea House
tactility
senses
Details
pattern

3. • located bet ween t wo temples
• originally occupied by the samurai in charge of
Shinnyo-do Temple
• the main floor guest room was originally used
to receive dignitaries
• perimeter wall with minimal openings -
Yonbanchi B&B emerged as a typology due to tax collection laws

4. bath and
shower
new washroom
original
washroom
guest room
Yonbanchi B&B

5. exterior shades additional doors
fans electric blankets
Summer house Winter house

6. Traditional Tea House
the Urban Tea House
The Tea House

11. navigate uneven terrain
duck your head
remove your shoes
step up
kneel
Traditional Tea House

12. dodge cars, rickshaws, people
duck your head
remove your shoes
step up
kneel
Urban Tea House