• Overview

  B-OWND and TeaRoom Inc.*1, together with modular furniture manufacturer Tesera Inc.*2, have co-supervised the development of a portable and modular two-mat tea room. This tea room was created to offer opportunities in diverse locations, both domestically and internationally, for people to hold, experience, and appreciate craftworks as art in an intimate way.

• Background of Development

  Through experiential events that combined art with tea gatherings, B-OWND has introduced new dimensions of craft appreciation. Building on this foundation, and strengthening its collaboration with TeaRoom, this modular tea room was born to further communicate the value of Japanese culture worldwide. It integrates the expertise of Tanseisha in spatial design with TeaRoom’s know-how in cultural experiences, with the goal of “bringing the world of tea ceremony closer” to diverse settings.

• About the Product

  • Product Name: Tesera Room in Room model. B-OWND
  • Co-supervised by: B-OWND (Tanseisha Co., Ltd.), TeaRoom Inc.
  • Base Development: Tesera Inc.
  • Concept: Sustainability, Flexibility, Minimal Design. Inspired by the traditional lifestyle of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and reinterpreted for a contemporary context.
  • Specifications: Constructed from recyclable 35mm aluminum frames and ink-colored washi tatami. Designed to be assembled or dismantled by two people in approximately 60 minutes, with durability for repeated use. The sharp silhouette—down to the joints—harmonizes with a variety of settings, from traditional environments to modern offices. A lidded storage space is built into the base to store tea utensils.

• Use Cases

  The tea room debuted at the grand opening exhibition of the permanent B-OWND Gallery (Hankyu Men’s Tokyo) in May 2023, where it was used in a tea gathering featuring works by ceramic artist Takahiro Koga. It is currently installed at TeaRoom’s office, with future plans for introduction into corporate settings to support internal and external communication, as well as the development of tailored content for client companies.

*1 TeaRoom Inc.: Founded in 2018 by CEO Ryo Iwamoto, TeaRoom engages in Japanese tea production and business development. With a mission to inherit and advance tea culture, the company provides diverse cultural experiences both in Japan and abroad.
*2 Tesera Inc.: A manufacturer specializing in modular furniture characterized by sustainability, flexibility, and minimal design. Its patented frame structure received the Good Design Award in 2021.