Simple Loaf Bakehouse is located at the ground level of a building from 1921 in Park Slope in Brooklyn. Jazz music played when Shari, the founder, opened a door of her bakery and there was an authentic brick wall dominating the feeling of space. We decided to keep it as an artifact. Today, the neighborhood is a hectic urban retail-based street with plenty of local shops and restaurants.
The proposed design formed gradually as we engaged in a dialogue with the client. Predicament was to understand the workflow of service personnel and customers. Existing conditions were complemented with subtle in materiality yet decisive in geometry approach.
The bar volume is defined with glass tile by Fireclay Tile. The pattern balances the intricacy of the brick wall. Delta light provided photometric study and assisted with selecting lighting fixtures.
Shelves, frameless doors, frosted and clear glass are elements of the interior design composition placed intentionally to articulate soft undertone within the context of the bar as dominant element.