Spice & Barley’s Client Choice of the architect:
In March 2020, just as the trap door closed on the country, Minor International commissioned the Spice & Barley project to convey ?Asian fusion? and connectedness of different ideas, making Enter Projects Asia an ideal choice of designer.
The close relationship between technology and artisanal craft is a critical design methodology for the firm; they explain that ?by using cutting edge software to generate new and exciting building forms we have effectively realized the potential of new technology in the creative environment; creating buildings that are perfectly appropriate to the environment and the information age.?
Photography: William Barrington Binns
Spice & Barley’s Site: The site overlooks the Chao Priya River and the natural rattan structures act as twin towers, referencing the high-rise towers in the backdrop. The vast geometries flood the ceiling in an uninterrupted balustrade of twists and turns which bounce the light and become a beacon from far away.
In keeping with the original brief, the design sensibilities at Spice and Barley are intrinsically Asian Fusion, a phenomenal marriage of ideas, creating a space in which you innately sense that the Client and Architect have understood one another perfectly.
Concept of Spice & Barley:
The sculptural rattan work is designed for a client minor international who seeks to introduce innovation and eco-awareness while embracing the heritage of ...