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A Sunken Conversation Pit Surrounded By Water Is A Remarkable Feature In This House

August 22, 2022

Hidden away from public view, but still visible from many areas of the home, this sunken conversation pit was created as a place for the family to gather and entertain.

Tanzo Space Design has completed a house in Beijing, China, and included in the design, is a sunken conversation pit.

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Hidden away from public view, but still visible from many areas of the home, the sunken conversation pit was created as a place for the family to gather and entertain.

Hidden away from public view, but still visible from many areas of the home, this sunken conversation pit was created as a place for the family to gather and entertain.

Surrounded by a shallow water feature, the conversation pit, which is built out of concrete, is accessed via stairs that lead down to the built-in seating.

Surrounded by shallow water, this conversation pit, which is built out of concrete, is accessed via stairs that lead down to the built-in seating.

At night, hidden lighting showcases the design. There’s also a fire table that can be lit and cozy cushions to create a campfire-like atmosphere.

At night, hidden lighting showcases the design of this sunken conversation pit. There's also a fire table that can be lit and cozy cushions to create a campfire like atmosphere.
Photography: Shi Yunfeng | Design firm: Tanzo Space Design | Chief designer: Wang Daquan | Project Planning: Wang Kun | Lighting design: Guangyan Shengpin

Source: Contemporist