# Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions Grau Architects Designs the Tea House Pavilion by the Lake By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-house-pavilion-1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/04/10/grau-architects-lakeside-tea-house-pavilion-spruce-wood/) & [grau.sk](http://grau.sk/)  Slovakian design studio Grau Architects makes use of a variety of materials including plywood, spruce, and white fabric to create the [Tea House Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinji-lake-pavilion). It boasts a lantern-like design language and is a calming place of rest for those that visit the Hrabinka Lake in the Czech Republic. The building is a modern take on the [traditional Japanese structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban) with a low table right at the center, used for tea ceremonies, for example. The space is made from [locally sourced spruce wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paviljong-rosendal), providing a seamless blend to the treeline from its structure. The studio explains, "We decided to use a subtle spruce profile from a local source, aligning the design, our own requirements, budget, and the current market offer, which was also significantly limited after the Covid-19 pandemic. Wood ages naturally and we naturally accept it." Image Credit: Grau Architects ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lantern-like Design Trends for Architecture:** Using lantern-like design language for architectural structures invokes a calm and restful atmosphere. - **Local Sourcing of Materials:** Local sourcing of materials for architectural building is an eco-friendly and cost-effective trend. - **Modernizing Traditional Japanese Architecture:** Modernizing traditional Japanese architectural structures with contemporary materials and design aesthetics can attract a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and builders can utilize lantern-like design language and local sourcing of materials trends for their projects. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Incorporating traditional Japanese architecture with modern design aesthetics in tourism and hospitality industry can create a unique and memorable customer experience. - **Sustainability:** Emphasis on local sourcing of materials trend can promote sustainability in construction and architecture industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charred-Wood Tranquil Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3to1-pavilion.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Reimagined Tea Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-mesh.md) - [Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3to1-pavilion.md) - [Serene Wooden Garden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-1.md) - [Chequered Garden Tea Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rashid-ali.md) - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md) - [Tranquil Round Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-round-pavilion.md) - [Artful Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchid-pavilion.md)