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.

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‘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. 

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KAWS’ passing through sculpture at entrance 

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the cabinet displays 51 ‘1000% be@rbrick’ pieces

onion adds to the bear garage, a private be@rbrick collection in thailand
‘be@rbrick’ display

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staggered display

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angled walkway

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raised floor section

onion adds to the bear garage, a private be@rbrick collection in thailand
front view of KAWS’ sculpture

onion adds to the bear garage, a private be@rbrick collection in thailand
garage

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living

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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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edited by: nick brink | designboom