From the architect. Vivarium is a new restaurant in Bangkok,
Thailand, constructed within a decommissioned warehouse owned by the
Krungthai Tractor Company operated by Chef’s Ministry, serving a fusion
of Thai and Japanese cuisine.
HYPOTHESIS was invited at an early stage to formulate the concept,
branding, and design of a new type of restaurant. We were inspired by
the existing industrial characteristics of the warehouse and wanted to
preserve this history in the structure and cladding, while breathing new
life and energy into the interior.
We employed found objects from around the site –iron doors, steel pipes, and tree roots, and painted the new stuctures with red primer, (the same colour of the red masala spice).
HYPOTHESIS also used the red primer color for the branding of the
restaurant. We combined these components with actual living landscape
designed by ban kam pu, ceramic follies designed by yarnnakarn and
façade design by Stu/D/O transforming the interior of the space into a
terrarium.
The brand and name of the space – Vivarium – is a portmanteau of viva (life) and terrarium, in Thai translates to: “will you marry me?”
Source: Archdaily
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