08/09/2025
SOOD by Chef Ton began with a building that has stood for more than a century and a half, its timber trusses and original floor finishes bearing the patina of time. Our first intention was preservation, to safeguard the soul of the architecture while introducing gestures that allow history to converse with the present.
From this foundation, the interior identity took shape. Two principal shades, red and blue, were drawn from the restaurant’s visual DNA and layered across the spaces to create warmth, intimacy and theatrical flair. Concrete beading was retained and reimagined with woven upholstery, while solid wood detailing brought consistency and rhythm. Exposed ceilings revealed the timber above, reinforcing the authenticity of dining within a preserved Georgetown home, while softly illuminated planter boxes blurred the threshold between inside and out.
Arrival was conceived as theatre. Guests step through a concealed passage, a tunnel of saturated red lined with glowing typography, heightening anticipation before the dining halls unfold. Within, a sculptural portrait of King Rama V by a local artist and a 7ft-tall Nari figure, created with an overseas artist, anchor the dining experience with Thai cultural resonance.
Every element was shaped to create an atmosphere that is comfortable yet layered with meaning. The building has been preserved, refined and dressed anew, becoming a stage where history, design and gastronomy coexist. With interiors authored by our team and the menu entrusted to Chef Ton, the destination stands as a dialogue between past and present, cultural memory and contemporary expression.
