Archetech Issue 23 2016 | Page 118

SHUGAA / Party / Space / Design There is a new up and coming dessert bar When the customer is sitting at the in Ekamai, named “Shugaa”. bar, they will see the polygon shaped wall which has been created from a The Shugaa bar creates French style special building technique and brings delicate desserts by a Thai chef who has an interesting dimension to the room. A designed the creative menu. This menu, rose gold lighting installation can also be along with his plated desserts never fail seen hanging along the ceiling wall and to surprise and amaze the customers. a spiral staircase connects the first zone The concept of the interior design of Shugaa had been researched from the base of sugar which is formed by molecules and crystals. From standing outside, onlookers can see through the glass wall where there is polygon Archetech - Page 118 installation hanging near the front that is to the next zone upstairs - this staircase is the highlight of the dessert room and was influenced by a sugar crystal. This was achieved by using the creative technique of arranging acrylic boxes along the spiral staircase which is now iconic of the Shugaa dessert bar. inspired by sugar crystals. Wood has been When customers walk to the second floor, used in the design together with the they will be amazed with view of dessert colour mint green to make it feel warm preparation from the chef. By stepping and earthy. The design team have also further into the final zone, there is the added a dash of luxury by using a rose private, quiet area that is ideal for having gold colour and a marble counter bar. dessert while reading and working. This The first zone of the dessert room is designed for customers to sit and enjoy their dessert. space can also be rearranged into a workshop area that is open for dessert and fondant crafting which is open to the community for those whom have the same passion in desserts as Shugaa does.