1874 Hidden Bar
Cosmo Chuah
Interior Space and Exhibition Design 1874 Hidden Bar by Cosmo Chuah 1874 is a hidden bar set within a century-old shophouse in Penang, Malaysia. The entrance is placed behind a facade that recalls a 1960s grocery store, while the interior is industrial and raw. Reclaimed scaffolding forms the core framework of the bar, and vintage objects were sourced from local secondhand markets. Much of the original flooring, ceiling and walls was retained. Three zones lead guests from the storefront to the bar and then to the smoking area. Hidden doors, elevated stages and adjustable lighting support the sense of surprise.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
1874 Hidden Bar by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award. 1874 Hidden Bar earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2026 and is showcased on Awarded Designs & Architecture among other outstanding designs. Explore the details of the project, discover other works by Cosmo Chuah and see why 1874 Hidden Bar design rises above its competition.
About 1874
Interior Space and Exhibition Design 1874 Hidden Bar by Cosmo Chuah 1874 is a hidden bar set within a century-old shophouse in Penang, Malaysia. The entrance is placed behind a facade that recalls a 1960s grocery store, while the interior is industrial and raw. Reclaimed scaffolding forms the core framework of the bar, and vintage objects were sourced from local secondhand markets. Much of the original flooring, ceiling and walls was retained. Three zones lead guests from the storefront to the bar and then to the smoking area. Hidden doors, elevated stages and adjustable lighting support the sense of surprise. 1874 earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new ideas with skillful innovations, and are selected by a grand jury, as valuable entries in their respective categories, after fair, ethical, meritocratic and impartial academic review, where nominated projects are voted via blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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