O deseño 1874 Bar Oculto de Cosmo Chuah é un estimado gañador do moi prestixioso 2026 A' Design Award de Bronce na Categoría de Competición Deseño de Espazos Interiores e de Exposición.

BronceInteriorismo· 2026

1874 Bar Oculto

de Cosmo Chuah

Cliente: Lab Two Design

Gañador do A' Design Award de Bronce na Categoría Interiorismo

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O Deseño

Sobre 1874 Bar Oculto

1874 é un bar oculto situado nunha casa-tenda centenaria en Penang, Malaisia. A entrada está colocada detrás dunha fachada que evoca unha tenda de ultramarinos dos anos 60, mentres que o interior é industrial e cru. Andamios recuperados forman a estrutura principal do bar, e os obxectos vintage foron adquiridos en mercados locais de segunda man. Gran parte do pavimento, do teito e das paredes orixinais consérvase. Tres zonas guían aos convidados desde a fachada da tenda ata o bar e despois á zona de fumadores. Portas ocultas, escenarios elevados e iluminación regulable reforzan a sensación de sorpresa.

O Recoñecemento

Sobre o A' Design Award de Bronce

1874 Bar Oculto gañou o A' Design Award de Bronce, un recoñecemento altamente prestixioso outorgado a deseños sobresaíntes que se distinguen pola creatividade, o enxeño e a sagacidade. Os gañadores Bronce son artefactos amplamente hábiles e sorprendentemente creativos que autentican a vasta experiencia, imaxinación e enxeño dos seus deseñadores. Espérase que 1874 Bar Oculto sexa un obxecto moi apreciado, admirado e querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora as mellores prácticas da arte, a ciencia, o deseño e a tecnoloxía, e é excelente pola súa atención ao detalle. 1874 Bar Oculto satisfai espléndidamente as necesidades, toca os desexos, encanta os sentimentos e atrae a curiosidade.

Detrás do deseño

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Propiedades Únicas: 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.
Dimensións e Embalaxe: 1,995 square feet
Etiquetas: Hidden bar, Vintage design, Scaffolding architecture, Sustainable interior, 1960s grocery theme, Upcycled materials, Industrial nostalgia, Reclaimed aesthetics, Secret entrance, Retro-futurism
Tecnoloxía de Produción: 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.
Reto de Deseño: 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.
Investigación: 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.
Inspiración: 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.
Duración do Proxecto: 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.
Fluxo de Operacións: 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.