Bk Salon Restavracija by Phaithaya Banchakitikun

Bk Salon Restavracija by Phaithaya Banchakitikun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Zlata nagrada A' Design Award in Arhitektura, gradnja in oblikovanje konstrukcij Competition Category.

ZlataArhitektura· 2025

Bk Salon Restavracija

by Phaithaya Banchakitikun

Client: Phaithaya Banchakitikun

Zlata nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektura Category

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The Design

About Bk Salon Restavracija

Bk Salon je tajska restavracija visoke kulinarike v Bangkoku na Tajskem. Zasnova uporablja razporeditev stavb v gruči, ki v notranjosti oblikuje odprto dvorišče, namenjeno zunanjim sedežem v senci dreves. Fasada je izdelana iz umetnih ratanovih pramenov, razporejenih v vzorcu, ki izhaja iz tradicionalnega tajskega tkanja, in oblikuje ukrivljeno tridimenzionalno površino, ki omogoča poglede v notranjost. V notranjosti se ukrivljene steklene plošče raztezajo od tal do stropa. V sprednjem delu je kavarna, glavna restavracija je globlje v notranjosti, zasebni jedilni prostor pa je v drugem nadstropju.

The Recognition

About the Zlata nagrada A' Design Award

Bk Salon Restavracija je prejemnik Zlate nagrade A' Design Award, neizmerno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje prvovrstnim, čudovitim in izvrstnim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Zlate nagrade so izjemno inovativne, vizionarske in bleščeče osupljive stvaritve, ki odražajo genij, modrost in mojstrstvo svojih oblikovalcev. Od Bk Salon Restavracija se pričakuje, da bo zelo hvaljen, trende postavljajoč in monumentalen izum, ki prinaša brezprecedenčno vrednost. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Zlato nagrado A' Design Award, je spektakularno, spoštovano delo, ki v veliki meri koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Bk Salon Restavracija ustvarja intenzivna čustva želje, prebuja strast, spodbuja ustvarjalnost in nas prevzame.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The project is a Thai restaurant in a fine dining format. The concept of the project design integrates architectural styles with a cluster building layout that creating an open court inside that serves as an outdoor seating area with a pleasant atmosphere under the shade of trees.
Dimensions & Packaging: Each building is designed with different heights of space and facade, featuring both one-story and two-story buildings. From the exterior, the dimensions of the spaces are clearly visible, and when looking through the overlapping facades of the buildings that one can see the effect of transparency and opacity created by the woven facade.
Tags: Vernacular thai material, Traditional, Thai cultural woven product
Production Technology: The Facade of the building exterior is designed using artificial rattan strands with a pattern that reflects traditional Thai weaving. This creates a three-dimensional curved form allowing visibility through to the entire interior space of the building. For the interior walls of the functional area, the internal facade features fully curved glass panels that extend from the floor to the ceiling.
Design Challenge: During the process of refining details both before and during construction, the design team carefully studied detail options that best align with the main concept of the façade design. This included elements such as walkway surfaces, walkway edges, surrounding railings, as well as interior and landscape design aspects.
Research: During the design phase, the design team conducted research on both the building's form proportions and the overall composition arrangement to achieve the most suitable balance of building proportions and negative space for the project.

Additionally, great attention was given to the façade pattern. The process began with selecting the desired pattern and exploring weaving or interlocking techniques to ensure its feasibility with real materials.
Inspiration: The form and facade of the building weave together Thai culture, from dining to various utensils such as sticky rice containers “Kratip” woven basket, round bamboo basket and traditional Thai woven products.
Project Duration: The project started in 2021 and finished in 2023. The project located on sathupradit road, Bangkok, Thailand.
Operation Flow: The project incorporates a variety of functions including a café at the front and a main restaurant located further inside. Both areas offer seating options both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, the second floor features a private dining area that can be adapted for a Chef’s Table experience.

The service zone is positioned on the left side of the project for convenient access from the loading area at the front. Special attention has been given to treating the façade in this area to ensure it remains unobtrusive when viewed from the front of the project.
Team Members: Phaithaya Banchakitikun