Design Studio MAOOM

Soosoohada Bar

Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam

SOOSOOHADA BAR

Design Studio Maoom

ARCHITECTS
Design Studio Maoom

CLIENTS
Soosoo Brother

PHOTOGRAPHS
Jun Garam

AREA
81 m²

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Mapo-gu, South Korea

CATEGORY
Bar

Soosoo Bar is inspired by the shadow of the moon, reflected in a deep pond.

Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam

Like a hazy dream, the dark moon is simultaneously illuminating and pensive, casting a murky fog over its surroundings while enlightening the senses.

The bar is an embodiment of its namesake- “soosoo” means to be pleasantly simple. The space has not been designed to aggravate the senses in any way.

Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar

Rather, it contains only the necessities: soft layers of light, steps to cross from one place to the next, tables for sharing conversation, and a bar where all the magic happens.

The rest of the space has been left for the bartender to fill. Alcohol maybe the same wherever one goes- indeed, it is the same ingredient in beer, wine, or whiskey that triggers the warm, giddy feeling inside us.

Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam

Instead, the drink and manner in which it’s served can change one’s expectations and perceptions. Soosoo Bar is such a space where the absence of flamboyant garnishes allows the customer to focus solely on themselves, and the drinks that are placed in front of them.


Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam


Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam


Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam
Soosoohada Bar
© Jun Garam


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