Bar.Yard Location City: Kimpton Maa-Lai Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Designing a rooftop bar where the interior frames the atmosphere
Designing a rooftop bar where the interior frames the atmosphere
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- Includes:
- Rooftop hotel bar
- Status:
- Completed 2026
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Re-energising an award winning venue
Re-energising an award winning venue
Chapman Taylor designed the interiors for the transformation of Bar.Yard, the award-winning rooftop destination perched on the 40th floor of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok. The renovation re-energises the venue with a bold new identity, refreshed spatial layout and vibrant design language that reflects Bangkok’s heat, nightlife and cultural dynamism.
Amplifying the bar’s personality
Amplifying the bar’s personality
Working closely with the client and in line with IHG brand direction, our design approach focused on amplifying the bar’s personality while improving flexibility and comfort. The reimagined interior introduces a fluid layout that supports everything from intimate social moments to high-energy evenings, allowing the space to evolve seamlessly throughout the night.
A striking visual universe
A striking visual universe
The refreshed visual identity brings Thai pride to the forefront, with a vivid colour palette and expressive motifs including the Hornbill, Bird of Paradise, Serpent and Sun, woven through the interior environment. These elements create a striking visual universe that is instantly recognisable while reinforcing the venue’s connection to local culture and climate.
A space that balances theatrical energy with comfort
A space that balances theatrical energy with comfort
Lighting, furniture and spatial zoning were carefully considered to support both atmosphere and performance, ensuring the rooftop remains cool, inviting and adaptable even during Bangkok’s warm evenings. The result is a space that balances theatrical energy with comfort, positioning Bar.Yard as a defining social destination within the city’s skyline.
Through this interior transformation, Chapman Taylor has helped elevate Bar.Yard from a popular rooftop venue into a bold, immersive destination that captures the spirit of Bangkok after dark
