1874 Ambar yeffren sɣur Cosmo Chuah d anerbaz yettwaqadren meqqren n 2026 Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz deg Taggayt n Tnaflit n Afeṣṣel n Ugensu, Taddart n Uzenz d Uskan.

LbrunzAgensu· 2026

1874 Ambar yeffren

sɣur Cosmo Chuah

Amsaɣ: Lab Two Design

Anerbaz n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz deg Taggayt n Agensu

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Anerbaz n Urraz Yettwasenqden

Senqed Addad n Urraz i #173841

Rzu ɣer usmel Wali deg A' Design Award Tabḍert n tɣamsa Tanecḍa n wammud

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Ɣef 1874 Ambar yeffren

1874 d ambar yeffren i yellan deg yiwet n tḥanut-axxam yesɛan azal n twinest n yiseggasen di Penang, di Malizya. Tawwurt n unekcum tersa deffir n wudem n lebni i d-yesmektayen taḥanut n lqut n yiseggasen n 1960, ma yella daxel-is d asenfaṛ amguri d uḥerfi. Iceṛfuyen n lebni yettwaɛawden sseqdacen-ten d taɣessa tagejdant n wambar, ma d iɣawasen iqburen d-yettwaɣen si leswaq idiganen n leḥwayeǧ yuzzlen. Aṭas seg ugens aqbur, ssqef akked leḥyuḍ ttwaḥerzen akken llan. Tlata n twennaḍin ttawint inebgawen seg udem n tḥanut ɣer wambar, syen ɣer wemkan n ukeyyef. Tiwwura yeffren, tiɣerɣert refdent akked tafat i izemren ad tettwabeddel, ttɛawanen deg usnulfu n uḥulfu n usewhem.

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Ɣef Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz

1874 Ambar yeffren d amerbaḥ n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz, tagmat ɛlayen i yisnulfa yelhan, yeṭṭafaren tinawt, tamusni d tezmert. Imerbaḥen n Lbrunz d isnulfa yelhan, ttbanen d timusniwin n tmusni n yimahilen-nsen. 1874 Ambar yeffren ad yili d asnulfu yettwaɛezzen, yelhan, amaynut. 1874 Ambar yeffren yettemlil ɣef yimawlan, yettwaɛezzen s tmahilt-is.

Deffir n ufeṣṣel

Tagrurt n tɣamsa

Ismawen n terbaɛt, iferdisen itiknikanen akked telɣut i d-yefka umeṣṣufeɣ.

Taɣara Tasuft: 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.
Tigejdiwin & Akemmus: 1,995 square feet
Tibzimin: Hidden bar, Vintage design, Scaffolding architecture, Sustainable interior, 1960s grocery theme, Upcycled materials, Industrial nostalgia, Reclaimed aesthetics, Secret entrance, Retro-futurism
Tasnakta n Ufares: 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.
Asewḥel n Usnulfu: 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.
Anadi: 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.
Aseḥbiber: 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.
Tanzagt n Usenfar: 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.
Tanila n Umahil: 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.