Gold Winner of the International Architecture & Design Awards 2025

Souled Out at Genting

Interior

Bar & Cafe Interior Design

Completed / Professional Category

Architect / Designer:

Hendra Sutedjo

Studio:

Orb Associates Sdn Bhd

Design Team:

Hendra Sutedjo, Lau Chun Hoong and Yairuddin

Country:

Malaysia

SOULed OUT @ Genting is located near the cable car area at the beginning of the bar street at Genting highlands. It offers 3 exciting segments where you can drink, eat and enjoy the music indoors or absorb the excitement of the amusement park located adjacent to the place. Coming into the space, you are captivated by the huge LED screen playing the latest MTV videos or food promos. Opposite the screen is a music corner where artist could perform while you enjoy the food and drinks. Below this space is a special chef corner for take away or quick bites. The bar is created below the LED screen to present you with KL’s Best Mojitos and a captivating array of wines, champagnes, spirits, and non-alcoholic delights that promise to invigorate your senses and elevate your experience. Their vibrant ambience is specially built for friends and family to gather and celebrate life, Malaysian style! Keep warm and cozy as you while away the hours over great food and drinks with great interiors. Planning a corporate meeting or a lively gathering is also not a problem as their versatile venue is designed to accommodate for private events and special occasions. Meticulous attention to every aspect were thought of to guarantee a memorable experience for the guests.
SOULed OUT @ Genting is our recent creation that was completed and opened in December 2023. We would like to thank the management and staff for giving us the opportunity to work on the project. Do come and enjoy the great food, drinks and warm hospitality. Cheers!!!
The challenge was to attract the various crowds visiting Genting to get them to try KL’s best Mojito as well as the various local delights. A pre-survey of the space also found that there was not much Indian food available which Souled out provides. With the three plus one namely; Indian, Western, local and deserts kitchen concept work well to cater to cater for such guest. the space also requires to be segmented to 3 areas for drinkers, indoor and outdoor diners and allow for flexibility to configure for various functions for group outings or family gatherings
Most of the materials used were of greenmark labels or equivalent. Even the wall panels with recycled wood were used to form the shadow lines. Overall, the guest would feel comfortable and relaxed to wine and dine there.
The inspiration was a Bohemian mix strategy using colours and fabric textured to bring the interior out. Instagram able corner with a hand painted portrait of a women with a glass over was also created to create interest. The mini “super tree” with the souled out logo was inspiration from Singapore Super tree design from gardens by the bay to create another moment for your photo album. It would bring much memory for guest visiting the premise.
Overall, the visitors have great experience with the space having great food, drinks and a fantastic interior space to compliment it. It creates a value for money feel for the guest as most finds it affordable to dine there

Orb Associates Sdn Bhd

SOULed OUT @ Genting is located near the cable car area at the beginning of the bar street at Genting highlands. It offers 3 exciting segments where you can drink, eat and enjoy the music indoors or absorb the excitement of the amusement park located adjacent to the place. Coming into the space, you are captivated by the huge LED screen playing the latest MTV videos or food promos. Opposite the screen is a music corner where artist could perform while you enjoy the food and drinks. Their vibrant ambience is specially built for friends and family to gather and celebrate life, Malaysian style! Keep warm and cozy as you while away the hours over great food and drinks with great interiors. Planning a corporate meeting or a lively gathering is also not a problem as their versatile venue is designed to accommodate for private events and special occasions. Meticulous attention to every aspect were thought of to guarantee a memorable experience for the guests.