1874 Malo a Bala Yobisika ndi Cosmo Chuah

Dizayini ya 1874 Malo a Bala Yobisika ndi Cosmo Chuah ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe a Mkati mwa Nyumba ndi Mawonekedwe.

BronzeMkati· 2026

1874 Malo a Bala Yobisika

ndi Cosmo Chuah

Kasitomala: Lab Two Design

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mkati

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Wopambana Wotsimikizidwa

Tsimikizani Mkhalidwe wa Mphotho ya #173841

Pitani ku Tsamba Onani ku A' Design Award Nkhani Yofalitsidwa Chizindikiro cha Mphotho

Mitundu

Kapangidwe

Za 1874 Malo a Bala Yobisika

1874 ndi bala yobisika yomwe ili mkati mwa shophouse yakale ya zaka zana ku Penang, Malaysia. Khomo lolowera laikidwa kuseri kwa nkhope yakunja yomwe imakumbutsa sitolo ya zakudya ya m'zaka za m'ma 1960, pomwe mkati mwake ndi mwa mafakitale komanso mosakongoletsedwa. Zomangira za scaffolding zogwiritsidwanso ntchito ndizo maziko akulu a bala, ndipo zinthu zakale zinagulidwa m'misika yakumaloko yogulitsa zinthu zogwiritsidwa kale ntchito. Mbali yaikulu ya pansi, denga ndi makoma zoyambirira zinasungidwa. Magawo atatu amatsogolera alendo kuchokera kutsogolo kwa sitolo kupita ku bala kenako ku malo osutira. Zitseko zobisika, masitepe okwezedwa ndi magetsi osinthidwa amathandizira kudabwitsa alendo.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

1874 Malo a Bala Yobisika ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. 1874 Malo a Bala Yobisika akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. 1874 Malo a Bala Yobisika amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

Kumbuyo kwa Kapangidwe

Katundu wa Atolankhani

Umboni, mamembala a gulu ndi zambiri zapadera zoperekedwa ndi wopanga.

Makhalidwe Apadera: 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.
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba: 1,995 square feet
Zizindikiro: Hidden bar, Vintage design, Scaffolding architecture, Sustainable interior, 1960s grocery theme, Upcycled materials, Industrial nostalgia, Reclaimed aesthetics, Secret entrance, Retro-futurism
Teknoloji Yopangira: 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.
Vuto la Dizayini: 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.
Kafukufuku: 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.
Chilimbikitso: 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.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti: 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.
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito: 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.