Cog work: Ice cream shop shows the mechanics

The ice cream parlour, designed by Bangkok agency MADA Design Factory, references churning and the physical labour involved in ice cream-making with a motif of cogs running throughout the interior and exterior. Design elements include exposed copper work, natural materials such as wood, and a hint of whimsy with the red and white tabletops.

LS:N Global first identified a movement towards using lo-fi materials to create a feeling of Mechanical Grace at Dutch Design Week 2011. This Thai iteration demonstrates how far-reaching the design direction has become.