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Bar.Kar

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Earthy Sophistication

by Spacemen

At Bar.Kar, an immersive wood-fired restaurant that revolves around the concept of primordial community cooking, the journey begins at the main entrance where guests are greeted by a distorted arch evoking the ambiance of a cave-like space. Inside, patrons get immersed in an infinite firewood-lined pathway that leads towards the heart of the establishment.

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An epitome of primordial community cooking

Bar.Kar epitomises the concept of primordial community cooking, where elements of heat and fire are embodied in terracotta stucco walls, fiery mesh installations, and the earthy hues of red travertine, inviting guests on a culinary journey reminiscent of ancient cooking traditions.

There is so much cohesion from the entire overall design, from ceiling, wall, floor, the treatment of the colour palette, treatment of the materiality...it's so well integrated.

Clarisse Hamel-Steinitz

Senior Associate, Design | M Moser Associates, Singapore

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Inspired by the earth oven pits

Inside the cavernous interior with its earthy terracotta hues, were inspired by the earth oven pits which in ancient times were used to cook and smoke food in the ground. The two main features of the space, a circular bar counter constructed out of red travertine and a plush banquet sofa seating area, anchored by a fiery gold metal mesh sculpture are both abstract interpretations of the elemental force of heat and fire.

...the concept is really thought out throughout the choice of materials, choice of furniture, choice of lighting, how they're thinking about the human experience, the experience journey...

Mitsuhiro Matsuura

Founder, CEO & Design Director| designFreak Co.Ltd., Japan

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A cocoon-like sanctuary

The private dining room transports diners into a cocoon-like sanctuary, drawing inspiration from the organic contours of a cave, with cascading layers and a floating fire mesh sculpture above a striking red travertine dining table.

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Captivating diners

The venue has become a signature viral spot as customers to take photos at after they dine thus making it functional in both as a storage space and an iconic architecture design element that is unique only to the restaurant.

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