200 Sq.m
Bangkok
Interior Design
Bangkok
Interior Design
MAGURO KAPPOU at Siam Paragon explores the atmosphere of
Japanese Kappou dining through a contemporary interpretation of craft, material
and culinary theatre. Rather than reproducing a traditional Japanese
restaurant, the design draws from the principles of Japanese craftsmanship and
translates them into a refined urban dining environment.
The spatial experience is organised around the open kitchen, placing the preparation of food within direct view of the guests. This relationship between chef, ingredient and diner is central to the Kappou experience, allowing the movement and precision of the kitchen to become part of the restaurant's visual character.
Materiality provides much of the warmth and identity of the interior. The rear wall is finished with artisan brick tiles by LOQA, whose handmade surface and subtle variations create a tactile backdrop to the dining space. The irregularity of the tiles contrasts with the more precise detailing of the surrounding joinery, bringing a sense of craftsmanship and material authenticity into the contemporary setting.
Custom joinery throughout the restaurant introduces another layer of texture. Selected timber elements feature wood-grained and textured surfaces, allowing the natural character of the material to remain visible while maintaining the clean, composed language of the interior. These details are deliberately understated, becoming apparent through proximity and touch rather than functioning as decorative statements.
The bulkhead incorporates a straw-infused plaster finish, drawing reference from traditional Japanese earthen construction techniques in which natural fibres are incorporated into plaster or earth to create a distinctive tactile surface. Here, the technique is reinterpreted as a contemporary finish, adding softness and subtle irregularity to the overhead plane while reinforcing the connection to Japanese material traditions.
Within the VIP room, a feature screen becomes a more graphic expression of the same design philosophy. Inspired by the composition of traditional Japanese scroll paintings, the screen is created from five colours of a washi paper-like wallpaper, carefully arranged to form a single continuous image. The use of multiple tones allows the artwork to shift between abstraction and recognisable imagery, while the paper-like texture gives the screen a quiet, tactile quality.
Together, these elements create a layered material palette of brick, timber, plaster and paper. Each material carries a different degree of texture and visual expression, while the overall composition remains restrained. Warm wood and earthy surfaces are balanced by darker architectural elements and controlled lighting, creating a calm backdrop for the colour, texture and presentation of the food.
The spatial experience is organised around the open kitchen, placing the preparation of food within direct view of the guests. This relationship between chef, ingredient and diner is central to the Kappou experience, allowing the movement and precision of the kitchen to become part of the restaurant's visual character.
Materiality provides much of the warmth and identity of the interior. The rear wall is finished with artisan brick tiles by LOQA, whose handmade surface and subtle variations create a tactile backdrop to the dining space. The irregularity of the tiles contrasts with the more precise detailing of the surrounding joinery, bringing a sense of craftsmanship and material authenticity into the contemporary setting.
Custom joinery throughout the restaurant introduces another layer of texture. Selected timber elements feature wood-grained and textured surfaces, allowing the natural character of the material to remain visible while maintaining the clean, composed language of the interior. These details are deliberately understated, becoming apparent through proximity and touch rather than functioning as decorative statements.
The bulkhead incorporates a straw-infused plaster finish, drawing reference from traditional Japanese earthen construction techniques in which natural fibres are incorporated into plaster or earth to create a distinctive tactile surface. Here, the technique is reinterpreted as a contemporary finish, adding softness and subtle irregularity to the overhead plane while reinforcing the connection to Japanese material traditions.
Within the VIP room, a feature screen becomes a more graphic expression of the same design philosophy. Inspired by the composition of traditional Japanese scroll paintings, the screen is created from five colours of a washi paper-like wallpaper, carefully arranged to form a single continuous image. The use of multiple tones allows the artwork to shift between abstraction and recognisable imagery, while the paper-like texture gives the screen a quiet, tactile quality.
Together, these elements create a layered material palette of brick, timber, plaster and paper. Each material carries a different degree of texture and visual expression, while the overall composition remains restrained. Warm wood and earthy surfaces are balanced by darker architectural elements and controlled lighting, creating a calm backdrop for the colour, texture and presentation of the food.
600 Sq.m
Phuket
Adaptive Reuse
Interior Design
Phuket
Adaptive Reuse
Interior Design
Located on Bang Tao Beach in Bangtao, Casuarina Beach Club sits within one of Phuket’s most active beachfront dining areas, where offerings range from casual venues to high-end restaurants. The project positions itself through a clear identity and spatial experience rather than scale or spectacle.
The design is a renovation and adaptive reuse of an existing structure. Instead of rebuilding, the project works within the original framework, introducing a revised layout and new material language suited to its current use. This approach extends the building’s lifespan while aligning it with the evolving character of the beachfront.
A key driver is the development of a strong visual identity. Branding is embedded into the architecture through the consistent use of color, material, texture, and motif. A vibrant palette and bold surface treatments reflect the energy of the food and social setting, creating a space that is distinct yet controlled.
Material selection follows the idea of barefoot luxury, focusing on comfort, durability, and tactile quality. Textured finishes, including fluted wood and gold-layered coatings, are used to create a sensory experience through touch. These are complemented by subtle reflective elements and soft lighting, allowing the atmosphere to shift naturally throughout the day.
The spatial layout is open and flexible, allowing dining, lounging, and circulation to overlap. A slightly playful design language, with abstracted tribal references, adds rhythm without becoming literal. The experience transitions from a relaxed daytime setting to a more intimate evening environment, with sunset acting as a key moment that anchors the overall spatial sequence.
Casuarina Beach Club balances adaptive reuse, branding, and materiality to create a setting that is both functional and memorable within a competitive beachfront context.
The design is a renovation and adaptive reuse of an existing structure. Instead of rebuilding, the project works within the original framework, introducing a revised layout and new material language suited to its current use. This approach extends the building’s lifespan while aligning it with the evolving character of the beachfront.
A key driver is the development of a strong visual identity. Branding is embedded into the architecture through the consistent use of color, material, texture, and motif. A vibrant palette and bold surface treatments reflect the energy of the food and social setting, creating a space that is distinct yet controlled.
Material selection follows the idea of barefoot luxury, focusing on comfort, durability, and tactile quality. Textured finishes, including fluted wood and gold-layered coatings, are used to create a sensory experience through touch. These are complemented by subtle reflective elements and soft lighting, allowing the atmosphere to shift naturally throughout the day.
The spatial layout is open and flexible, allowing dining, lounging, and circulation to overlap. A slightly playful design language, with abstracted tribal references, adds rhythm without becoming literal. The experience transitions from a relaxed daytime setting to a more intimate evening environment, with sunset acting as a key moment that anchors the overall spatial sequence.
Casuarina Beach Club balances adaptive reuse, branding, and materiality to create a setting that is both functional and memorable within a competitive beachfront context.
130 Sq.m
Bangkok
Adaptive Reuse
Interior Design
Bangkok
Adaptive Reuse
Interior Design
Flexibility has become essential in extending the life and relevance of contemporary spaces. For the Etcha project, the design explores how interiors can remain adaptable and timeless while still responding intimately to present-day experiences. Central to this concept is the curtain—an ancient architectural element reinterpreted as a soft and fluid spatial boundary.
Rather than relying on rigid partitions, layers of drapery define and transform the interior, allowing spaces to shift seamlessly between openness and intimacy. Curtains introduce movement, texture, and atmosphere, creating a setting that feels both adaptable and emotionally engaging. This approach enables the restaurant to evolve through changing functions, lighting conditions, and guest experiences over time.
The dining experience is conceived as a form of culinary theater. Much like a chef working on the blank canvas of a white table and plate, the interior is intentionally restrained, allowing cuisine, presentation, and light to become the focal point. Carefully controlled lighting highlights the texture, color, and craftsmanship of each dish, elevating every course into an artistic composition.
Minimal yet richly atmospheric, the space balances softness with opulence. Draped surfaces, layered shadows, and subtle material contrasts create a dreamlike environment where light and darkness continuously shape the perception of the room. The result is an immersive dining experience that feels timeless, intimate, and quietly transformative.
Rather than relying on rigid partitions, layers of drapery define and transform the interior, allowing spaces to shift seamlessly between openness and intimacy. Curtains introduce movement, texture, and atmosphere, creating a setting that feels both adaptable and emotionally engaging. This approach enables the restaurant to evolve through changing functions, lighting conditions, and guest experiences over time.
The dining experience is conceived as a form of culinary theater. Much like a chef working on the blank canvas of a white table and plate, the interior is intentionally restrained, allowing cuisine, presentation, and light to become the focal point. Carefully controlled lighting highlights the texture, color, and craftsmanship of each dish, elevating every course into an artistic composition.
Minimal yet richly atmospheric, the space balances softness with opulence. Draped surfaces, layered shadows, and subtle material contrasts create a dreamlike environment where light and darkness continuously shape the perception of the room. The result is an immersive dining experience that feels timeless, intimate, and quietly transformative.
100 Sq.m
Singapore
Interior Design
Singapore
Interior Design
The interior concept for Sawadee Restaurant draws inspiration from the traditional Esan textile pattern known as “Pha Saew,” commonly found in Thai sbai fabric from northeastern Thailand. Characterized by its simple linear composition and restrained detailing, the pattern is reinterpreted into a contemporary spatial language suited to a minimal interior approach. Natural textures, muted tones, and rhythmic lines are used throughout the space to reflect the identity of Esan craftsmanship while creating a calm and modern dining atmosphere within the urban context of Singapore.
500 Sq.m
Bangkok
Adaptive Reuse
Architectural Design
Bangkok
Adaptive Reuse
Architectural Design
Located in Klong Lud Kred, Bangkok, PARK KRET River Club is conceived as a vibrant riverfront retreat for families—a place to gather, dine, and engage in recreation. Positioned at the confluence of the Chao Phraya and Lud Kred rivers, the project offers a calm setting that draws visitors into the surrounding landscape.
The design takes cues from traditional Thai riverside houses, integrating with the site’s natural topography. A generous river deck forms the primary entry, opening to wide views and functioning as a communal platform. The main structure is set further back, preserving the existing foundation while subtly reflecting the layered history of the site.
Material choices emphasize local identity and craft. Steep corrugated roofs and redwood elements reference Thai vernacular architecture, while Koh Kred’s clay pottery informs a warm, earthy palette. Pottery vessels are placed throughout the deck as both decorative elements and planters, reinforcing a connection to local traditions.
The landscape enhances the sense of retreat. Existing trees are retained, complemented by dense planting of cigar plants that create a lush, immersive atmosphere while maintaining the ecological character of the area.
An outdoor bamboo pavilion provides a flexible space for dining and social gatherings. Designed for shade and openness, it allows visitors to engage with shifting light and river breezes throughout the day.
PARK KRET is more than a restaurant; it is a social space that encourages interaction and relaxation, reinterpreting riverside living for contemporary urban life.
The design takes cues from traditional Thai riverside houses, integrating with the site’s natural topography. A generous river deck forms the primary entry, opening to wide views and functioning as a communal platform. The main structure is set further back, preserving the existing foundation while subtly reflecting the layered history of the site.
Material choices emphasize local identity and craft. Steep corrugated roofs and redwood elements reference Thai vernacular architecture, while Koh Kred’s clay pottery informs a warm, earthy palette. Pottery vessels are placed throughout the deck as both decorative elements and planters, reinforcing a connection to local traditions.
The landscape enhances the sense of retreat. Existing trees are retained, complemented by dense planting of cigar plants that create a lush, immersive atmosphere while maintaining the ecological character of the area.
An outdoor bamboo pavilion provides a flexible space for dining and social gatherings. Designed for shade and openness, it allows visitors to engage with shifting light and river breezes throughout the day.
PARK KRET is more than a restaurant; it is a social space that encourages interaction and relaxation, reinterpreting riverside living for contemporary urban life.
150 Sq.m
Bangkok
Interior Design
Bangkok
Interior Design
Maguro Sushi’s latest location at One Bangkok marks an evolution for the well-established premium sushi brand. Known for its high-quality ingredients and meticulous preparation, Maguro sought to refine its aesthetic to align with its culinary values while embracing a refreshed design language. The interior concept centers around three core principles: understated luxury, culinary theater, and artisan materiality. These ideas are woven into every detail, creating a cohesive space that enhances the dining experience.
The neutral color palette was chosen to reflect Maguro’s ethos, allowing the materials and finishes to take prominence. Artisan ceramic tiles, textured wall paints, and a range of natural wood surfaces form the foundation of the design, creating a space that feels warm and grounded. The tactile quality of these materials is further emphasized by carefully planned warm lighting, which highlights textures and creates an inviting atmosphere.
The site presented unique challenges due to its irregular shape, with a central column and building services core that required thoughtful planning. The layout was designed to optimize operational efficiency and create a harmonious flow throughout the space.
The neutral color palette was chosen to reflect Maguro’s ethos, allowing the materials and finishes to take prominence. Artisan ceramic tiles, textured wall paints, and a range of natural wood surfaces form the foundation of the design, creating a space that feels warm and grounded. The tactile quality of these materials is further emphasized by carefully planned warm lighting, which highlights textures and creates an inviting atmosphere.
The site presented unique challenges due to its irregular shape, with a central column and building services core that required thoughtful planning. The layout was designed to optimize operational efficiency and create a harmonious flow throughout the space.
120 Sq.m
Bangkok
Interior Design
Bangkok
Interior Design
The design language is minimal, precise, and deliberate. Soft indirect lighting—achieved through a continuous Barrisol ceiling—casts an even, diffused glow across the space. The illumination is largely shadowless, reducing visual contrast and lending the interior a sense of lightness. Its ambient quality recalls natural skylight on an overcast day, reinforcing a subdued and calm atmosphere.
The spatial composition is defined by clean lines, modest materials, and measured repetition. Partitions, counter edges, and surface joints are aligned with quiet discipline, creating a consistent visual rhythm. Each element is resolved with restraint, avoiding unnecessary articulation.
This approach parallels the ritual of individual shabu-shabu dining, where attention is directed inward. The space does not assert itself; instead, it provides a neutral framework that supports focus and presence. Through controlled light and careful proportion, the interior maintains a balance between clarity and softness—allowing the experience to unfold without distraction.
The spatial composition is defined by clean lines, modest materials, and measured repetition. Partitions, counter edges, and surface joints are aligned with quiet discipline, creating a consistent visual rhythm. Each element is resolved with restraint, avoiding unnecessary articulation.
This approach parallels the ritual of individual shabu-shabu dining, where attention is directed inward. The space does not assert itself; instead, it provides a neutral framework that supports focus and presence. Through controlled light and careful proportion, the interior maintains a balance between clarity and softness—allowing the experience to unfold without distraction.
150 Sq.m
Bangkok
Interior Design
Bangkok
Interior Design
The design centers on the theme of “Humble Beginnings,” grounded in simplicity and restraint. This is expressed through tactile materials, controlled lighting, and a layout that recalls the domestic intimacy of a traditional minka. The atmosphere leans toward earthiness and imperfection, creating a quiet retreat within the city.
At the core of the plan is a show kitchen counter, functioning as both focal point and stage. It is organized into two zones: a front-facing kamameshi rice station, where steam and aroma become part of the spatial experience, and a secondary chopping station for freshly prepared tonkatsu. This sequencing allows diners to engage directly with the process, reinforcing a sense of openness and immediacy.
The interior palette is restrained, composed of raw, regionally resonant materials. Walls are finished in MCM panels with a rammed earth-like texture, providing visual weight and subtle tactility. Overhead, woven bamboo and rattan ceilings diffuse light while softening acoustics. These vernacular elements are paired with precise detailing—such as saw-edged timber counters that retain the irregularity of hand-cut surfaces.
Custom plasterwork forms the base of the main counter, shaped with softened edges and subtle textures that reference traditional hearths. This approach continues through linen partitions and untreated finishes, maintaining a consistent material language.
The spatial composition emphasizes sensory presence. Texture, light, and material are carefully calibrated to create a subdued environment, where the design parallels the restaurant’s culinary philosophy—focused, direct, and without excess.
At the core of the plan is a show kitchen counter, functioning as both focal point and stage. It is organized into two zones: a front-facing kamameshi rice station, where steam and aroma become part of the spatial experience, and a secondary chopping station for freshly prepared tonkatsu. This sequencing allows diners to engage directly with the process, reinforcing a sense of openness and immediacy.
The interior palette is restrained, composed of raw, regionally resonant materials. Walls are finished in MCM panels with a rammed earth-like texture, providing visual weight and subtle tactility. Overhead, woven bamboo and rattan ceilings diffuse light while softening acoustics. These vernacular elements are paired with precise detailing—such as saw-edged timber counters that retain the irregularity of hand-cut surfaces.
Custom plasterwork forms the base of the main counter, shaped with softened edges and subtle textures that reference traditional hearths. This approach continues through linen partitions and untreated finishes, maintaining a consistent material language.
The spatial composition emphasizes sensory presence. Texture, light, and material are carefully calibrated to create a subdued environment, where the design parallels the restaurant’s culinary philosophy—focused, direct, and without excess.
300 Sq.m
Krabi
Adaptive Reuse
Architecural Design
Interior DesignKrabi
Adaptive Reuse
Architecural Design
The Sanskrit phrase “Techo and Vayo,” meaning Fire and Wind, defines the concept for this dual-venue project in Krabi: a casual Thai restaurant and rooftop bar connected through a continuous spatial narrative.
At street level, the restaurant focuses on authentic Thai cuisine centered around charcoal grilling. The design treats cooking as a public performance, positioning the grill visibly along the sidewalk while recessing the façade to create an open patio that engages directly with the street. This arrangement encourages interaction between the kitchen, diners, and the surrounding urban context.
Above, the rooftop bar offers a contrasting atmosphere overlooking the route toward the beach. A lightweight fabric canopy moves with the sea breeze and filters changing daylight, creating a softer and more relaxed environment. Although accessed separately, an overhanging balcony visually connects the two venues.
Materiality and color establish continuity throughout the project. A gradient of terracotta tones transitions from deep rust at ground level to lighter orange hues above, referencing the atmosphere of sunset where fire and wind meet. The palette remains restrained and practical, using stone, terrazzo, wood, clay, and pigmented cement surfaces to create texture and depth across seating and circulation areas.
Lighting further reinforces the spatial transition, adding warmth and highlighting material variation. Together, the restaurant and bar form a cohesive sequence of spaces defined by atmosphere, movement, and Thai culinary culture.
At street level, the restaurant focuses on authentic Thai cuisine centered around charcoal grilling. The design treats cooking as a public performance, positioning the grill visibly along the sidewalk while recessing the façade to create an open patio that engages directly with the street. This arrangement encourages interaction between the kitchen, diners, and the surrounding urban context.
Above, the rooftop bar offers a contrasting atmosphere overlooking the route toward the beach. A lightweight fabric canopy moves with the sea breeze and filters changing daylight, creating a softer and more relaxed environment. Although accessed separately, an overhanging balcony visually connects the two venues.
Materiality and color establish continuity throughout the project. A gradient of terracotta tones transitions from deep rust at ground level to lighter orange hues above, referencing the atmosphere of sunset where fire and wind meet. The palette remains restrained and practical, using stone, terrazzo, wood, clay, and pigmented cement surfaces to create texture and depth across seating and circulation areas.
Lighting further reinforces the spatial transition, adding warmth and highlighting material variation. Together, the restaurant and bar form a cohesive sequence of spaces defined by atmosphere, movement, and Thai culinary culture.