








Type: Interior Design
Design: Abudi Baradi / Antonio Minonne
Location: Yinxi (China)
Year: Autumn 2021
Nesso.design studio presents an innovative project that reimagines the timeless craft of teapot making. This venture highlights the teapot as both a collector’s item and an investment, showcasing how Wuxi's masters extract beauty and perfection from compact, monolithic earth.
Blending modern lines and materials with a touch of new media, the project retains its core focus on the essential elements of clay, water, and fire. Each element symbolizes a step in the teapot-making process: the carved monolith for clay extraction, fluid golden shapes representing the water used to form the clay, and a reinterpretation of the traditional Chinese tea ceremony table, where fire plays a crucial role.
The design features an ambient environment that seamlessly transitions from day to night with RGB lights, creating a dynamic and adaptable space.
Central to the design is the tea ceremony table, which merges contemporary, almost cyberpunk-style lighting with the traditional setting of a tea serving table. This fusion of old and new brings a unique atmosphere to the tea-serving experience.
Our project not only celebrates the artistry of teapot making but also elevates it through innovative design, honoring tradition while embracing modernity.