Masu Kroeg by Wang Si Han is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Brons in Binneruimte- en Uitstallingsontwerp Competition Category.

BronsInterieur· 2021

Masu Kroeg

by Wang Si Han

Client: Bar Masu

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Masu Kroeg

Geleë in 'n gerieflike maar onopvallende ligging. Die doel van die ontwerp is om 'n ware Japanse atmosfeer te reflekteer en te skep saam met intimiteit en noukeurige vakmanskap. Inspireer om te meng met beide 'n moderne en tog 'n smaak van Japannese erfenisontwerp. Die voorkant van die kroeg is ontwerp om 'n gevoel van die werklike kroeg in Japan se strate te gee. Ontwerp en materiale wat gebruik word, spreek warm Japannese gasvryheid en algehele atmosfeer uit. Inkorporeer 'n lang-oppervlak kroegtoonbank gemaak van een stuk Suid-Afrikaanse okkerneuthout met geen splitsing as deel van die ontwerptema vir die voorste sitkamerkroegtoonbank.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Masu Kroeg is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Masu Kroeg 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Masu Kroeg bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Design to reflect & create a Japanese atmosphere along with intimacy and meticulous craftsmanship. A blend with both modern and yet a taste of japan heritage design. Bar frontage designed reflects actual japan streets bar.
Convenient easy access to all areas for working staffs.
Design and materials customized to express warm Japan hospitality & overall ambient.
Design includes a frontage walk way, main lounge, VIP room, a private room, a kitchen,2 bar counters and restroom.
Dimensions & Packaging: Old shop house space of 100 sq meter size
Square shape
Tags: Luxury, seductive contemporary, masu bar, makes you feel like in japan. A touch of both modern,heritage Japanese bar.
Production Technology: Customizing the one piece South African walnut wood with no splicing. Challenging environment and constrain space to move in and install without any nails or sawing. Carefully crafted and space fully utilized, achieving the spirit of Japanese master craftsmen work.
Walls with customized pigeon hole to showcase liquor.
Floor uses natural black slate stone creating a heritage feel
An abundance of nature wood used on the surface gives a distinctive warmth, airy look and feel.
Design Challenge: Covid19 situation causes much inconvenience and disruption.
Incorporate a long surfaced bar counter with no nailing and splicing.
Design to include 2 VIP rooms, open bar area, 2 huge bar counter, kitchen and restroom.
Concealing and camouflage fire extinguisher and sprinkler pipes and water hose with authority approval.
Customize Handmade on all fixtures.
Sophisticated air ventilation process eliminating cigars and cigarettes smell.
Sound insulation to control sound decibel.
Research: Research includes people interviews, social media ,bars visits, bookstores,museum. Sources from Japanese old architecture through books, google and youtube. Visiting well known Japan bars in the big urban areas and also museum to understand and achieve a direct sense and taste of the design inspiration.
Details studies on materials,size,measurement,heights,costs.
Survey targeted people provides a unbiased information on the needs, wants and preference expected from a Japan theme bar.
Inspiration: Design inspiration primarily from research studies of Japanese drinking culture
whereby the integration of a delicate life is from a well served glass of Japanese-style wine.
Hence the overall design detail provides a smooth Japanese stream line flow experience with the use of materials reflect and elevated the true Japanese spirits ambient.
The bar name Masu refers to a container specially used for Japanese sake in the old days, which inspire the intention to bring such Japanese heritage experience to drinkers.
Project Duration: project started in September 2020 in china Donguang province and completed in Dec 2020. Set to official opening on 20 Jan 2021.
Operation Flow: This previously dark and fragmented space is transformed into a bright and open entertaining space that comfortably accommodate many happy guests.
Satisfying both the owner and its guests with choice of 2 VIP rooms or common lounge with bar counter featuring one piece wood counter. Customize handmade display space for liquor located on the walls surrounding the lounge.
Experience the true japan culture ambient with true japan craftsman spirits.
Patents: not applicable
Team Members: creative director: Wang Si Han
Image Credits: image#1 -5: photographer : Mr Gary Wu
video : Zack Zheng