Article source: Bo Design & Construction

Built-in 1929 by French, and located in Xuân Trường Town, Đà Lạt City of Lâm Đồng Province, 1.2 hectare, Cầu Đất Tea Department was the first place has a large tea factory in south-east asia .Now it’s transformed to Tea Museum and offers a variety of facilities for tea, as well as a new destination for Vietnamese youth. This includes tea hills, opening up for a tea manufactory with a tea culture exhibition, art installation spaces and a cafe bistro for visitors.

The old factory has four buildings. The appearance of these historic buildings does not only transmit a certain esthetic value, but also a particular meaning. They are a visible bond to our past. And they tell their stories that anyone can experience by going inside. People can think of themselves as being part of a longer history. This way, old buildings can create a feeling of belonging. In other words, their structures keep community memories alive.

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• Architects: Bo Design & Construction
• Project: Cau Dat Tea Museum
• Location: Lam Dong, Vietnam
• Photography: BODC
• Built  Area: 12000m2
• Client: Cau Dat Farm
• Complete year: 01.2021

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