neon lights permeate glass block walls of renovated hidden basement bar in indonesia

Hidden lounge bar breathes new life into old basement

HIDDEN project intervenes in an old unused basement shelter in Semarang, Indonesia, renovating the space into an illuminating lounge and bar. Designer Antonius Richard of RAD+ar architects imbues smart lighting into the old structure, as well as sound systems within all the sculpted furniture.

The project maintains the discreet nature of the space, with plain membrane lighting placed above the reception table, nestled among indoor terrariums, and leading to the downstairs elevator. The design achieves a dimmable ambiance, emphasizing the adaptive reuse of the structure through a combination of glass blocks, perforated stainless steel, and sculpted terrazzo furniture.

all images by William Sutanto

Innovative Design integrates Smart Lighting and Sound systems

Notably, all the furniture, including the bar and performer table, integrates a smart lighting system that responds to music and performance, creating an immersive experience. The centerpiece of the design by Antonius Richard is a party area situated within an old cantilever structure adorned with perforated stainless-steel cubes that also incorporate a dynamic smart lighting system, reflecting real-time changes in lighting.

HIDDEN project intervenes in an old unused basement shelter in Semarang

the renovation converts the space into an illuminating lounge and bar

the design imbues smart lighting into the old structure

smart sound systems are integrated within all the sculpted furniture

the smart lighting system responds to music and performance

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the design achieves a dimmable ambiance

old cantilever structure is adorned with perforated stainless-steel cubes

all furniture apply sculpted terrazzo

site plan

basement plan

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project info:

name: Hidden
architect: RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) | @radarchitects – Antonius Richard | @antoniusrichard

location: Semarang, Indonesia

photography: William Sutanto – Arti Pictures | @artipictures

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom