Lo dissènh 1874 Bar Amagat per Cosmo Chuah es un laureat autfo estimfo del prestigfo 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze dins la Categoria de Competfo Interior.

BronzeInterior· 2026

1874 Bar Amagat

per Cosmo Chuah

Client : Lab Two Design

Laureat del A' Design Award de Bronze dins la Categoria Interior

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A prepaus de 1874 Bar Amagat

1874 es un bar amagat situat dins un ostal-botiga centenari a Penang, en Malàisia. L'entrada es plaçada darrièr una faciada que rapèla una espiçariá de las annadas 1960, mentre que l'interior es industrial e brut. De bastiments recuperats forman l'estructura centrala del bar, e d'objèctes vintage foguèron trobats dins los mercats de segonda man locals. Una granda part del sòl, del plafon e de las parets d'origina foguèt conservada. Tres zònas menan los convidats de la devantura fins al bar e puèi a l'espaci fumadors. De pòrtas amagadas, d'empontaments elevats e un esclairatge ajustable renfòrçan lo sentiment de suspresa.

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A prepaus del A' Design Award de Bronze

1874 Bar Amagat a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que 1874 Bar Amagat siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. 1874 Bar Amagat satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

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Proprietats Unicas: 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.
Dimensions e Embalatge: 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
Tecnologia de Produccion: 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.
Desaffo de Dissènh: 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.
Recèrca: 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.
Inspiracion: 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.
Durada del Projècte: 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.
Flux Operacional: 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.