Custom tables encased in resin and topped with glass are inspired by food-centric crossword puzzles with both Thai and English words. Barr used a laser-cutting technique to carve down the negative space "so that the words were standing tall," he explains. "We lowered the surface of the table and left the letters where the original surface was, and then we painted a portion of the words gray so you get a third layer of depth." Diners "see something new every time, and there are so many different experiences," Barr says. "It's the bohemian surfer lifestyle that says anybody is welcome." hd 5. Custom tabletops are meant to look like food-centric crossword puzzles. 6. Barr used old tricycles to add to the quirky and varied atmosphere. 7. The outdoor seating area emphasizes the restaurant's relaxed, surfer vibe. grey- ma t ters .com ; s ta c ked- s a m ui.com ; ozohote l s. com Stacked at OZO Chaweng Samui Koh Samui, Thailand Owner Sirimaya Co. Ltd. Management Company ONYX Hospitality Group Architecture Firm greymatters, Singapore; and Hassell, Bangkok Interior Design Firm greymatters, Singapore Interior Design Project Team Alan Barr and Tanya Soman Contractor Dejo Shanghai Co. Ltd. Purchasing Firm Cairncross Martin Lighting greymatters and DJCoalition Engineering Italthai Engineering Kitchen Allied Metals Co. Ltd. Landscape P.L. Design Graphics greymatters Floor Tiles COTTO Italia Ceiling Panels Woven Image Subway Tiles An Huat Trading and Muifah Ceramics Surfboard Light Installation At East Design Seating Nathan Rhodes Design and Lounge Lovers Fabrics Kvadrat Artifacts and Accessories Chatuchak Weekend Market Lighting Light Loft Outdoor Seating Jiaxing MINDO Outdoor Products and OASIQ Copper Shingles Dejo Shanghai Furniture & Construction Co. Ltd. 7 hospitalitydesign.com May 2015 293http://www.grey-matters.com http://www.stacked-samui.com http://www.ozohotels.com http://www.hospitalitydesign.com