VMA Design Studio has completed Tide Bangsaray, a coastal restaurant and bar situated on the tranquil Bangsaray Beach in Pattaya, Thailand. The design draws from the natural shoreline and tidal movements, with the architecture embodying smooth, pebble-shaped forms that echo the organic patterns revealed as the sea ebbs and flows. These forms create a unique identity for the restaurant, integrating it into the coastal landscape.
The restaurant’s design prioritizes a fluid connection between the built environment and its natural surroundings. Elliptical canopies provide shade for an open-air lounge, while the interior dining space is designed to be light and airy, emphasizing comfort through natural illumination. The rooftop lounge offers panoramic views of the coastline, reinforcing the establishment’s connection to the sea. The use of pebble-shaped structures extends beyond aesthetics, serving functional purposes such as planters and shading canopies that enhance the restaurant’s lush, green atmosphere. Inside, the minimalist design approach creates an inviting ambiance, with a geometric ceiling pattern in the main dining area evoking the experience of being within a pebble, revealing its unique internal layers.
▲ 建筑四周環繞著四季常青樹和Yangna樹
seasonal foliage and tall Yangna trees surround the project | all images by Peerapat Wimolrungkarat
Large glass walls allow uninterrupted views of the ocean, ensuring that diners remain connected to the coastal landscape. A central fern tree garden serves as a natural link between the dining areas and the rear spaces, which house the main kitchen, staff services, and a washroom courtyard. This garden also includes the staircase leading to the upper lounge, contributing to the restaurant’s cohesive layout. The washroom courtyard features wooden lavatory pods and a spacious, pebble-shaped handwashing station, maintaining a luxurious yet natural ambiance. These semi-outdoor facilities provide a continuous connection to the surrounding environment, emphasizing the restaurant’s nature-centric design.
Tide Bangsaray stands as a thoughtful integration of architecture and environment, offering a dining experience that harmonizes comfort with a deep respect for the coastal landscape. Bangkok-based architecture firm, VMA Design Studio, commits to creating spaces that are both innovative and rooted in their environmental context.
▲ Tide Bangsaray餐廳入口的鵝卵石道路兩旁種滿了綠植
greenery lines the path to Tide Bangsaray’s pebble-shaped entrance
▲ 彎曲的建筑輪廓、茂盛的綠色植被和橢圓形的屋頂天篷塑造了室外的趣味空間
curved forms, lush greenery, and an elliptical roof canopy shape the outdoor spaces
▲ 酒吧空間溫馨舒適,且有臺階通向室外
steps lead to the interior bar, revealing a warm, cozy space
▲ 室外休息區的頂部設計有一系列的相互重疊的橢圓形屋頂
the outdoor seating space features an overlapping elliptical roof canopy
▲ 室內天花板上設計有曲線圖案,與室外場地上的曲線線條設計相呼應
curved geometric patterns adorn the ceiling, echoing the soft lines of the exterior
▲ 該項目旨在強調建筑與自然之間的關聯,例如室外休息區的頂部設計有橢圓形屋頂進行遮陽
the design emphasizes the connection between built form and nature, with elliptical canopies shading the lounge
▲ 用餐空間設計有室外走廊,作為室內的延伸空間,并結合屋檐,可有效地對室內空間起到遮陽作用
the building extends outward, providing natural shade around the main dining space
▲ 在場地的自然環境中,設計有室外休閑區的橢圓形屋頂為人們遮陰納涼
the structure’s elliptical canopy creates a shaded oasis within the natural landscape
▲ VMA建筑工作室設計的Tide Bangsaray餐廳旨在尊重自然,使建筑與自然和諧共處
VMA Design Studio’s Tide Bangsaray respects and reflects its environmental context
▲ 建筑頂層設計有衛生間,通過一條小路到達,且周邊還種植有多種植被
a pathway leads to the rooftop and WC area, surrounded by lush greenery
▲ 室內用餐空間采用了柔和色調,天花板圖案為簡約的幾何圖案
soft natural tones and a geometric ceiling define the interior dining space
▲ 酒吧采用柔和曲線和燈光營造輕松的氛圍
the main bar’s smooth curves and gentle lighting offer a relaxed vibe
▲ 衛生間采用露天設計,將現代設施與自然元素融合在一起
the WC area features an open-air design, blending natural elements with modern fittings