TEASCAPE

Tanaya Sayma 

North South University

Bangladesh

Lamia Nowrin Alif

North South University

Bangladesh

Project Description

The tea stall embodies a vision of sustainability, and adaptability, seamlessly blending with the rhythm of the city. It is designed without being tied to a specific site, allowing it to move fluidly across different locations in the city. Built on the simplest of frames—PVC pipes and lightweight boards—the stall is more than meets the eye

Inspired by the colorful chaos around us, we have decided to reuse plastic crates. These crates, once seen as waste, are transformed into the very essence of the stall. They serve multiple purposes: walls, storage, seating, dustbin, collecting water and even planters for herbs used to flavor the tea. Stackable and easy to assemble with simple knots, screws, or interlocking joints, the crates allow the seller to adapt the stall's size, expanding or shrinking as needed. The crates even provide shelter for street animals during sudden downpours, showing how multifunctional this stall really is. Powered by solar energy, the bubble maker—a quirky addition to the stall—uses recycled tea water mixed with organic materials like "ritha" to create bubbles that enchant passersby, especially children. These bubbles invite people to pause, to smile. Woven bamboo mat has been used as a shading material tying the design back to the roots. The mobile nature of the stall means it can pop up anywhere in the city. Every detail, from the repurposed plastic crates to the solar-powered bubble maker, reflects an innovative approach to reducing waste and reimagining everyday materials, adaptable to the demands of its surroundings.