1874 Ibhari Efihlakeleyo ngu-Cosmo Chuah

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-1874 Ibhari Efihlakeleyo olwenziwe ngu-Cosmo Chuah ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso.

IbhronziIngaphakathi· 2026

1874 Ibhari Efihlakeleyo

ngu Cosmo Chuah

Umxhasi: Lab Two Design

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ingaphakathi

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Uyilo

Malunga ne-1874 Ibhari Efihlakeleyo

I-1874 yibhari efihlakeleyo ekwindawo yevenkile enenkulungwane ubudala ePenang, eMalaysia. Umnyango ubekwe emva kwefasade ekhumbuza ivenkile yokutya yeminyaka yoo-1960, lo gama ingaphakathi linobume bemizi-mveliso kwaye lingaqheliswanga. Izikafolo ezisetyenziswe kwakhona zenza isakhelo esingundoqo sebhari, kwaye izinto zakudala zafunyanwa kwiimarike zasekuhlaleni ezithengisa izinto ezisetyenzisiweyo. Inxalenye enkulu yomgangatho wokuqala, uphahla neendonga yagcinwa. Iindawo ezintathu zikhokelela iindwendwe ukusuka phambi kwevenkile ukuya ebharini kwaye emva koko kwindawo yokutshaya. Iingcango ezifihlakeleyo, amaqonga aphakanyisiweyo kunye nezibane ezinokulungiswa zixhasa imvakalelo yomangaliso.

Ukuqatshelwa

Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

1874 Ibhari Efihlakeleyo ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. 1874 Ibhari Efihlakeleyo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. 1874 Ibhari Efihlakeleyo iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: 1,995 square feet
Iithegi: Hidden bar, Vintage design, Scaffolding architecture, Sustainable interior, 1960s grocery theme, Upcycled materials, Industrial nostalgia, Reclaimed aesthetics, Secret entrance, Retro-futurism
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: 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.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: 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.