perspectives trends Spice & Barley Photo courtesy of SPICE & BARLEY Bangkok With sustainability top of mind, architecture firm Enter Projects Asia outfitted craft beer-centric Spice & Barley with an abundance of rattan-a renewable material it formed into towering structures that mimic beer being poured into a glass. They draw eyes to the gold-painted rattan ceiling, which aids in hiding the large beer pipes and air-conditioning. " We wanted [to have] a natural material solution in an urban context, " says firm director Patrick Keane. " The golden rattan is designed to be a beacon in the skyline, referencing the sparkle of Thai temples and also the color of beer. " The impact of the designers' material choices is another major part of the story. " The arts and crafts culture is seriously under threat from the importation of inferior plastic products, " Keane says. " Our work with rattan saved three factories from extinction and [helped keep] five generations of arts and crafts alive. " hospitalitydesign.com May 2021 031http://www.hospitalitydesign.com