serenbe, ga / under construction

architectural design by annie jenkins smith

under construction by eric maney

Located in Serenbe, Georgia, the Tea House is a custom residence inspired by the quiet spatial qualities of a traditional Japanese tea room. Set within a neighborhood characterized by Victorian homes and conventional front porches, the design reinterprets that familiar threshold as a more intimate, enclosed outdoor room.

The home is designed to balance privacy and connection, creating moments of pause between the street, garden, and interior. Natural materials, carefully framed views, and a restrained palette give the house a sense of calm while allowing it to feel rooted in its Serenbe setting.