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.
▲ 建筑四周环绕着四季常青树和Yangna树
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餐厅入口的鹅卵石道路两旁种满了绿植
greenery lines the path to Tide Bangsaray’s pebble-shaped entrance
▲ 弯曲的建筑轮廓、茂盛的绿色植被和椭圆形的屋顶天篷塑造了室外的趣味空间
curved forms, lush greenery, and an elliptical roof canopy shape the outdoor spaces
▲ 酒吧空间温馨舒适,且有台阶通向室外
steps lead to the interior bar, revealing a warm, cozy space
▲ 室外休息区的顶部设计有一系列的相互重叠的椭圆形屋顶
the outdoor seating space features an overlapping elliptical roof canopy
▲ 室内天花板上设计有曲线图案,与室外场地上的曲线线条设计相呼应
curved geometric patterns adorn the ceiling, echoing the soft lines of the exterior
▲ 该项目旨在强调建筑与自然之间的关联,例如室外休息区的顶部设计有椭圆形屋顶进行遮阳
the design emphasizes the connection between built form and nature, with elliptical canopies shading the lounge
▲ 用餐空间设计有室外走廊,作为室内的延伸空间,并结合屋檐,可有效地对室内空间起到遮阳作用
the building extends outward, providing natural shade around the main dining space
▲ 在场地的自然环境中,设计有室外休闲区的椭圆形屋顶为人们遮阴纳凉
the structure’s elliptical canopy creates a shaded oasis within the natural landscape
▲ VMA建筑工作室设计的Tide Bangsaray餐厅旨在尊重自然,使建筑与自然和谐共处
VMA Design Studio’s Tide Bangsaray respects and reflects its environmental context
▲ 建筑顶层设计有卫生间,通过一条小路到达,且周边还种植有多种植被
a pathway leads to the rooftop and WC area, surrounded by lush greenery
▲ 室内用餐空间采用了柔和色调,天花板图案为简约的几何图案
soft natural tones and a geometric ceiling define the interior dining space
▲ 酒吧采用柔和曲线和灯光营造轻松的氛围
the main bar’s smooth curves and gentle lighting offer a relaxed vibe
▲ 卫生间采用露天设计,将现代设施与自然元素融合在一起
the WC area features an open-air design, blending natural elements with modern fittings