When tasked with designing the second location for Go Sy Thai in Detroit’s historic Capitol Park, we tapped into the busy city streets of Bangkok for inspiration. The result is a space that unites the eclectic vibe of Thailand’s cosmopolitan capital city with Detroit’s own intrinsic urban character.
The historic building provided great bones, allowing us to layer bright color, hand-painted signage and modern, lantern-like light fixtures upon a foundation of raw concrete and exposed building elements. Constructed of simple board and batten siding, walls are reminiscent of out-buildings in Thailand, complemented by a decoupage wall of vintage Asian movie posters collected by the owner.
A neon sign made by local legend George Vidas reads “same same but different,” a phrase frequently used by Bangkok food vendors.
Location
Detroit, MI
Completed
2020
Photographer
John D'Angelo
Services
- Interior Design
- Furniture Specification
- Construction Administration
- Art & Styling
Project Team
- Mandi Parker
- Jim Settimo
- Jessica Weldon
- Ashley Moir
- Heather McKeon
- Patrick Thompson
