The Thai design agency 'Hypothesis' recently unveiled a stunning new restaurant that is housed inside a formed warehouse. When working with an industrial space, it can be difficult to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. These designers managed to transform a dingy old warehouse into an upscale eatery through the use of natural elements.
'Vivarium' is a Thai-Japanese fusion restaurant located in Bangkok, Thailand. The unconventional eatery is housed inside a formed warehouse, which means the interior is largely industrial. However, the designers managed to upgrade the space by adding flowers, roots and tree branches to nearly every surface. The use of natural elements creates the illusion of a terrarium, while also making the space feel warm and inviting.
Vivarium demonstrates how designers can merge two different kinds of materials in order to create a space that is unique and comfortable.
Terrarium-Inspired Eateries
This Fusion Restaurant is Housed Inside a Former Warehouse
Trend Themes
1. Terrarium-styled Spaces - Spaces that harness the aesthetic of the natural landscape, with highly integrated natural materials integrated with low-tech tech.
2. Industrial Eatery Makeovers - Forgotten buildings given new life through re-ecological design features and sensory-rich interior spaces.
3. Japanese-thai Fusion Restaurants - Bringing the best dishes from two different countries together presents an opportunity to create a unique culinary experience.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Design firms have an opportunity to transform industrial and plain commercial spaces with their re-ecological practices and a natural aesthetic.
2. Restaurant and Hospitality Industry - Restaurants can learn by incorporating biophilic design and using natural elements to their advantage to create a more welcoming environment.
3. Culinary Industry - Culinary professionals have an opportunity to create unique fusion dishes and to pay homage to traditional dishes while bringing in new flavors.