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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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