Spanish studio Plantea Estudio designed the interior of Acid bakery in Berlin, which features a palette of austere and functional materials chosen to echo its urban context.
Acid Berlin is located on a corner lot in the central Mitte district, with large windows on the ground floor overlooking Rosenthaler Strasse and Auguststrasse.
Having already designed the bakery’s original outlet in Madrid, Plantea Estudio opted for a similar clean style with nods to Mitte’s bold, urban character.
The main materials used in the public spaces are chestnut panelling and red Ferrés tiles, which contrast with the more austere sections finished in stainless steel and grey paint.
“The aim was to create a frank and efficient German ambience and at the same time a temperate refuge, a Mediterranean ‘crèche’ in the harsh urban territory of Berlin’s city centre,” the designers said.
The premises are located on the ground floor of a residential building, with large wooden-framed windows providing a visual connection to the streets outside.
The L-shaped interior plan is organized with the workshop area on the longest side towards Auguststrasse and the café area facing Rosenthaler Strasse.
Ovens, fermenters, mixers and office equipment are arranged along the back wall of the bakery in front of stainless steel panels that produce soft reflections of what’s going on.
Kneading and rolling tables are arranged in the center of the room facing the windows, so that passers-by can observe the bakers at work.
This space also features a robust orange resin floor that complements the tone of the tiled public areas and is reflected on the surfaces of the stainless steel machinery.
The coffee area is organized around a six-meter-long counter containing a glass display case for pastries and a space for coffee preparation equipment.
The counter is entirely clad in stainless steel, giving it a utilitarian aesthetic in harmony with the materiality of the bakery.
Behind the counter is a steel worktop and a shelving system where the bread is displayed in front of semi-opaque panels with a subtle orange-white gradient that allows a partial view of the work area.
Tables, benches and stools from the Copenhagen brand Frama are arranged along the facades and back walls so that customers feel immersed in the urban landscape.
Plantea Estudio drew direct inspiration from the sober shapes, materials and tone of the urban environment to design a space that is both raw and refined.
“It is simple and austere, practical and functional, like the city but to a large extent warm and welcoming, bold and spontaneous like its inhabitants,” the studio said.
The woodwork, ceiling panels and bare brick walls are painted a unified shade of light gray that echoes the simplicity and functionality of the adjacent mid-rise apartment buildings.
The paneled walls and red clay tiles used for the flooring and built-in benches introduce warmer tones and bring an expressive touch of artisanal quality to the space.
The tables feature white polyethylene tops set on chrome bases that add an extra reflective element, while the birch stools provide another natural detail alongside the grain of the chestnut panels.
Simple lighting including wall sconces from Spanish brand Santa & Cole and a classic Japanese-style paper lantern provide soft lighting.
Ceramic works by female artists Raquel Riola, Wendy Taylor and Saeam Kwon were chosen to add touches of texture that complement the character of the interior.
Plantea Estudio was founded by brothers Lorenzo and Luis Gil in 2012, with Carla Morán joining in 2017. Much of the studio’s work focuses on smaller projects, including hotels, family homes, restaurants, cafes, shops and offices.
The studio’s output is characterised by a keen attention to materials and manufacturing, with previous examples including a store for shoe brand Veja featuring raw finishes and brutalist details, and a minimalist restaurant that uses plywood and chipboard to create a light and warm ambience.
The photograph is by Marina Denisova.
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