1874 پټ بار by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 د برونز A' Design Award جایزه in د دننۍ فضا او نندارتون ډیزاین Competition Category.

برونزدننۍ ډیزاین· 2026

1874 پټ بار

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

د برونز A' Design Award جایزه Winner in دننۍ ډیزاین Category

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The Design

About 1874 پټ بار

1874 یو پټ بار دی چې د مالیزیا په پینانګ کې د یوې سلو کلنې پخوانۍ دوکاني ودانۍ (شاپ هاؤس) دننه جوړ شوی دی. د ننوتلو دروازه د یوې داسې مخې شاته پرته ده چې د ۱۹۶۰مو کلونو د خوراکي توکو دوکان یادونه راژوندۍ کوي، په داسې حال کې چې دننه برخه یې صنعتي او خام بڼه لري. بیا کارول شوي سکفولډنګ (پایه بندي) د بار اصلي چوکاټ جوړوي، او لرغوني توکي د سیمه‌ییزو دوهم لاس بازارونو څخه راټول شوي دي. د اصلي فرش، چت او دیوالونو ډیره برخه خوندي ساتل شوې ده. درې برخې میلمانه د دوکان له مخې څخه بار ته او بیا د سګرټ څکولو سیمې ته رهنمایي کوي. پټې دروازې، لوړ شوي سټیجونه او د تنظیم وړ رڼا د حیرانتیا احساس ته ملاتړ ورکوي.

The Recognition

About the د برونز A' Design Award جایزه

1874 پټ بار د برونز A' Design Award جایزې ګټونکی دی، یوه ډېره ویاړلې پېژندنه چې غوره ډیزاینونو ته ورکول کېږي چې په خلاقیت، هوښیارۍ او زیرکتیا ځانګړي دي. د برونز ګټونکي ډېر ماهر او په حیرانوونکي ډول خلاقي آثار دي چې د خپلو ډیزاینرانو پراخ تجربه، تخیل او چارواکتیا تاییدوي. له 1874 پټ بار څخه تمه کېږي چې یو ډېر ارزښتناک، ستایل شوی او ګران شی وي چې په پام وړ ډول مسلکي او نوښتګر دی. دا د برونز A' Design Award جایزې ګټونکی ډیزاین په هنر، ساینس، ډیزاین او ټیکنالوژۍ کې غوره کړنلارې یو ځای کوي او د جزیاتو ته د پاملرنې له امله غوره دی. 1874 پټ بار اړتیاوې په ښکلي ډول پوره کوي، هیلو ته رسېږي، احساسات ځانته ملګري کوي او لیوالتیا راپاروي.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: 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 & Packaging: 1,995 square feet
Tags: Hidden bar, Vintage design, Scaffolding architecture, Sustainable interior, 1960s grocery theme, Upcycled materials, Industrial nostalgia, Reclaimed aesthetics, Secret entrance, Retro-futurism
Production Technology: 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.
Design Challenge: 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.
Research: 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.
Inspiration: 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.
Project Duration: 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.
Operation Flow: 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.