Tha 1874 Bàr Falaichte le Cosmo Chuah na bhuannaiche air leth urramach anns an fharpais chliùitich 2026 Duais Umha A' Design Award ann an Roinn Farpais Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh.

UmhaTaobh a-staigh· 2026

1874 Bàr Falaichte

le Cosmo Chuah

Neach-ceannach: Lab Two Design

Buannaiche Duais Umha A' Design Award ann an Roinn Taobh a-staigh

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Buannaiche Duais Dearbhaichte

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Tadhail air an Làrach Seall aig A' Design Award Brath Naidheachd Suaicheantas Duaise

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An Dealbhadh

Mu dheidhinn 1874 Bàr Falaichte

'S e bàr falaichte a th' ann an 1874 a tha suidhichte ann an taigh-bùtha a tha ceud bliadhna a dh'aois ann am Penang, Malaysia. Tha an t-slighe a-steach air a cur air cùl aghaidh a tha a' cur nar cuimhne bùth grosaireachd bho na 1960an, fhad 's a tha an taobh a-staigh gnìomhachail agus amh. Tha sgafallachd ath-chleachdte a' cruthachadh prìomh fhrèam a' bhàir, agus chaidh seann nithean fhaighinn bho mhargaidhean ath-làimhe ionadail. Chaidh mòran den làr, den mhullach agus de na ballachan tùsail a ghleidheadh. Tha trì raointean a' treòrachadh aoighean bho aghaidh na bùtha chun a' bhàir agus an uair sin chun an raoin smocaidh. Tha dorsan falaichte, àrd-ùrlaran àrdaichte agus solais a ghabhas atharrachadh a' cur taic ris an fhaireachdainn de dh'iongnadh.

An Aithneachadh

Mu dheidhinn Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha 1874 Bàr Falaichte air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi 1874 Bàr Falaichte na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh 1874 Bàr Falaichte a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Air Cùl an Dealbhaidh

Pasgan Naidheachd

Creideasan, buill sgioba agus fiosrachadh teicnigeach a chuir an dealbhaiche ri chèile.

Feartan Sònraichte: This bar breaks convention by combining a nostalgic 1960s grocery store facade with a rugged, industrial interior made from scaffolding and salvaged items. The stark contrast between old and raw materials evokes surprise and curiosity, while the use of recycled materials promotes sustainability and social conversation.
Tomhasan & Pacadh: 1,995 square feet
Tagaichean: Hidden bar, Vintage design, Scaffolding architecture, Sustainable interior, 1960s grocery theme, Upcycled materials, Industrial nostalgia, Reclaimed aesthetics, Secret entrance, Retro-futurism
Teicneòlas Cinneasachaidh: We retained much of the building’s original structure—flooring, ceiling, and walls—while using reclaimed scaffolding for the bar's core framework. Vintage objects were sourced from local secondhand markets. The design evolved through mood boards, full-scale material mockups, and close collaboration with local craftsmen to preserve authenticity and texture.
Dùbhlan Dealbhaidh: We faced the challenge of balancing conservation with innovation. Limitations from heritage regulations and limited budget pushed us to creatively reuse materials like scaffolding and old furnishings. Sourcing suitable vintage items was time-intensive. Achieving contrast while maintaining cohesiveness was a key design tension we resolved through iterative prototyping.
Rannsachadh: We conducted contextual and ethnographic research to understand local nightlife expectations, user psychology, and historical architecture. Surveys and interviews with patrons and bartenders informed functional layout. The result was a concept that resonates emotionally and functions efficiently, blending storytelling, reuse, and social engagement into a viable business model.
Brosnachadh: Inspired by the cultural richness of a century-old shophouse and the owner's desire to create a non-mainstream, buzzworthy bar, we explored the idea of contrast—between nostalgia and industrial rawness. The hidden-bar concept combined with a nostalgic grocery store front evokes a sense of mystery, surprise, and storytelling.
Faid a' Phròiseict: The project began in August 2024 in Penang, Malaysia. From initial concept to final construction, the design phase and build were completed efficiently, with the bar officially opening in October 2024.
Sruth Obrachaidh: The bar guides guests through three distinct zones—storefront, bar, and smoking area—creating a journey of visual and spatial transformation. Elevated stages improve visibility, hidden doors enhance the mystery, and repurposed elements create interactive nostalgia. Lighting is customizable for ambiance and performance, enhancing mood and efficiency.