Saladang Song

An abstraction of Thai culture, Saladang Song consists of indoor and patio dining with an open kitchen on the ground floor, employee areas on the second floor, and a third floor penthouse apartment. The project’s design and name references the traditional Thai “sala,” a roadside pavilion used by travelers to rest and reflect. Enclosing the outdoor patio are monolithic concrete slabs, poured on site and raised into place, that are paired with ornate laser-cut steel screens inspired by traditional Thai textiles. Screening this space offers diners a sense of protection while still maintaining a strong relationship to the street.