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RETAIL
               INTERIOR

                                                                                By combining all of these materials, it
                                                                                was possible to create a warm and unique
                                                                                environment, without intimidating the
                                                                                customers who visit.
                                                                                  The tray ceiling is not only impressive
                                                                                to look at, but also helps to lower the
                                                                                scale of the space and to make it more
                                                                                welcoming. It reflects the ceiling lighting
                                                                                and creates a great diffused ambient light,
                                                                                accompanied by product spotlights.
                                                                                  The store's layout is clear, with lateral
                                                                                access through the coffee shop area that
                                                                                allows  customers  to reach the centre of
                                                                                the space. There, the route begins with
                                                                                the selection of  bread and ends at the
                                                                                checkout counter. The space also includes
                                                                                custom-made metallic furniture, inspired
                                                                                by designs used in local restaurants in
                                                                                1980, when the bakery opened.
                                                                                  Communication  throughout  the
                                                                                store's interior mimics the tradition of
                                                                                handmade signs that are unique to each
                                                                                context. Through these messages, the
                                                                                company's story is told. Some of the
                                                                                phrases incorporated into the project
                                                                                include:
                                                                                  “Always good from dough to crumb”
                                                                                and “40 years later and our bread is still
                                                                                as it always was: authentic. Mi Pan is the
                                                                                bakery that makes real bread.”
                                                                                  Before leaving the store, the magic
                                                                                continues with displays of cakes marking
                                                                                unforgettable moments in everybody’s
                                                                                lives. The “Rosca de Reyes”, shared










































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