onion adds to the bear garage, a private be@rbrick collection in thailand
in 2016, onion's work includes an updated façade, the addition of a gold sculpture by thai artist alex face, and a secondary interior display system.
the ‘bear garage’ was completed in two installments spanning three years by thai studio onion. originally tasked with the creation of a ‘bear cabinet’ that could accommodate up to 70 ‘be@rbricks’ — a highly-collectible toy designed by japanese company medicom toy — the project was later expanded substantially.
‘be@rbrick display’, first installment in 2013
images © wison tungthunya
in 2016, onion’s work includes the updating of ‘bear garage’s’ façade with aluminum carbon fiber sheets, and the addition of a gold sculpture by thai artist alex face. inside, the second display — which accommodates 51 ‘1000% be@rbricks’, two ‘400% be@rbricks’ and a KAWS’ passing through sculpture — is immediately viewable. the diverse garage, and collection, is maintained with impeccable precision, with every possible consideration met in a clear, concise manner.
KAWS’ passing through sculpture at entrance
the cabinet displays 51 ‘1000% be@rbrick’ pieces
‘be@rbrick’ display
staggered display
angled walkway
raised floor section
front view of KAWS’ sculpture
garage
living
plan
project info:
clients: khun poy, khun pond
design: onion co., ltd.
team: arisara chaktranon, siriyot chaiamnuay
photography: wison tungthunya
area: 212 m2
duration: 2013 – 2016
location: nonthaburi , thailand
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