The fabrication

Fabrication began in November 2006. Finally! The following photos were taken at Henry Kawa's shop in Rockville, MD between November 2006 and February 2007.

The first set of photos are of the steel framework, including the trellis (top), a close up of the joint between the floor and the struts (which will be steel also), and the framework of the roof.



The next set shows some interior details, including the wooden trim around the steel struts (right), and the fir end flooring (bottom). The lighting (right) is embedded in the floor and will reflect off from the ceiling.


The nearly completed tea house is shown below. This is the back side, with the entrance door on the right. The exterior metal work is presently a bright brass color, but will eventually be oxidized to the darker finish, seen in the lower left. A wooden mockup of the entrance stairs is shown in the lower left, which will be made of concrete.