1874 Yashirin Bar by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bronza Mukofoti in Ichki Makon va Ko'rgazma Dizayni Competition Category.

BronzaInterer· 2026

1874 Yashirin Bar

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award Bronza Mukofoti Winner in Interer Category

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The Design

About 1874 Yashirin Bar

1874 — Malayziyaning Penang shahridagi yuz yillik savdo uyi ichida joylashgan yashirin bardir. Kirish qismi 1960-yillardagi oziq-ovqat do'konini eslatuvchi fasad ortiga joylashtirilgan bo'lib, ichki makon esa sanoat uslubida va qayta ishlov berilmagan ko'rinishga ega. Qayta ishlatilgan qurilish havozalari barning asosiy konstruksiyasini tashkil etadi, vintaj buyumlar esa mahalliy eski buyumlar bozorlaridan topilgan. Asl pol, shift va devorlarning katta qismi saqlab qolingan. Uchta zona mehmonlarni do'kon peshtoqidan barga, so'ngra chekish maydoniga olib boradi. Yashirin eshiklar, ko'tarilgan sahnalar va sozlanuvchi yoritish hayrat tuyg'usini kuchaytiradi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bronza Mukofoti

1874 Yashirin Bar A' Design Award Bronza Mukofotining g‘olibi bo‘lib, bu ijodkorlik, zukkolik va topqirlik bilan ajralib turuvchi a’lo dizaynlarga beriladigan o‘ta nufuzli e’tirofdir. Bronza g‘oliblari o‘z dizaynerlarining keng tajribasi, tasavvuri va topqirligini tasdiqlovchi juda mohir va hayratlanarli darajada ijodiy buyumlardir. 1874 Yashirin Bar yuqori qadrlanadigan, hayrat bilan qaraladigan va suyukli, diqqatga sazovor darajada kasbiy va innovatsion buyum bo‘lishi kutiladi. A' Design Award Bronza Mukofotini qo‘lga kiritgan ushbu dizayn san’at, fan, dizayn va texnologiyadagi eng yaxshi amaliyotlarni o‘zida mujassam etadi va tafsilotlarga e’tibori bilan a’lodir. 1874 Yashirin Bar ehtiyojlarni go‘zal qondiradi, istaklarga tegadi, tuyg‘ularni maftun etadi va qiziqishni jalb qiladi.

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.