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VILAS AT THE CUBE
VILAS AT THE CUBE
114, Thanon Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
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VILAS AT THE CUBE
114, Thanon Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
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"Vilas" (วิลาศ, วิลาส) is a Thai word with two meanings: first, "from Europe, from other lands," and second, "charm and beauty." These two meanings are both applied to the unique characteristics of the menu and the overall design of this innovative Thai restaurant, where Thai and European cultures are delicately combined. Located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, "Vilas" provides a fine dining experience where new world ingredients and ancient Thai cooking techniques are combined in sophisticated minimalism and subtle natural surroundings.
The designer blends five key natural elements that are found in Thai living culture, including water, plants, fire, earth, and brass, into the space by adding each of them from outside to inside the restaurant in every detail. French architecture during Haussmann’s renovation of Paris (1830–1848) is used as another inspiration from Europe to be designed with Thai elements. The design in this period represents how we see Paris nowadays due to the conservation policy since then. This period was selected because, from the designer’s view, their architectural elements are systematic and minimal yet classic, with some local elaboration that explains their culture, which is in line with Thai design philosophy—not so overwhelming, not so humble, and still culturally representative. Using design concepts from the classic histories of Thai and French culture and interpreting them more modernly allows the designer to create a meaningful and timeless space for this restaurant.
Starting from the restaurant’s entrance, the façade represents French windows with their original proportions, while the front door is emphasized by using brass with detail of western ivy hidden on the frames inspired by French architecture. Water is the first nature element to be used in the space, mixed with the concept of a fountain in a French garden in the foyer. Three clear, solid, rectangular sculptures with different heights are placed to resemble a fountain's layers. To give the conception of flowing water, each has a mulberry paper texture inside that transitions from translucent to transparent. Turning to the right, the next element is a plant, located at the end of the French-arched corridor. A plant installation is displayed on a clear glass shelf to make it appear floating.
The dining hall is presented as a chamber, a space to accommodate visitors in a French house. The design of the arch dissolving to the ceiling shows the transformation of stiff and stable earth on the floor into a strong column, which then gradually turns soft and flutters like fire in the arch shape that is dispersed once it touches the ceiling. The colour, material, and lighting also support this concept by using a beige-brown colour with a sand spray texture and a warm, dimmed light that emphasizes the shape and line of design elements. The last nature element, brass, is used in the overall space as an accent for furniture and some parts of the walls.
The designer blends five key natural elements that are found in Thai living culture, including water, plants, fire, earth, and brass, into the space by adding each of them from outside to inside the restaurant in every detail. French architecture during Haussmann’s renovation of Paris (1830–1848) is used as another inspiration from Europe to be designed with Thai elements. The design in this period represents how we see Paris nowadays due to the conservation policy since then. This period was selected because, from the designer’s view, their architectural elements are systematic and minimal yet classic, with some local elaboration that explains their culture, which is in line with Thai design philosophy—not so overwhelming, not so humble, and still culturally representative. Using design concepts from the classic histories of Thai and French culture and interpreting them more modernly allows the designer to create a meaningful and timeless space for this restaurant.
Starting from the restaurant’s entrance, the façade represents French windows with their original proportions, while the front door is emphasized by using brass with detail of western ivy hidden on the frames inspired by French architecture. Water is the first nature element to be used in the space, mixed with the concept of a fountain in a French garden in the foyer. Three clear, solid, rectangular sculptures with different heights are placed to resemble a fountain's layers. To give the conception of flowing water, each has a mulberry paper texture inside that transitions from translucent to transparent. Turning to the right, the next element is a plant, located at the end of the French-arched corridor. A plant installation is displayed on a clear glass shelf to make it appear floating.
The dining hall is presented as a chamber, a space to accommodate visitors in a French house. The design of the arch dissolving to the ceiling shows the transformation of stiff and stable earth on the floor into a strong column, which then gradually turns soft and flutters like fire in the arch shape that is dispersed once it touches the ceiling. The colour, material, and lighting also support this concept by using a beige-brown colour with a sand spray texture and a warm, dimmed light that emphasizes the shape and line of design elements. The last nature element, brass, is used in the overall space as an accent for furniture and some parts of the walls.
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