Spanish practice Plantea Estudio completed the interior of the Acid bakery in Berlin, which features a range of austere and functional materials chosen to echo its urban context.
Acid Berlin is located on a corner in the city’s central Mitte district, with large windows on the ground floor overlooking Rosenthaler Strasse and Auguststrasse.
Plantea Estudio, who previously designed the bakery’s original Madrid outlet, opted for a similarly understated style with a nod to Mitte’s gritty urban character.
The main materials used in the public areas include chestnut wall paneling and red Ferrés tiles, which contrast with more austere stainless steel and gray finishes.
“The goal was to achieve a frank and effective German ambience and at the same time a moderate refuge, a Mediterranean ‘nursery’ in the raw urban territory of Berlin’s city center,” said the designers.
The premises are located on the ground floor of a residential building, with large wooden windows that provide a visual connection with the streets outside.
The L-shaped interior plan is organized with the workshop on the long side facing 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 create gentle reflections of the action.
The kneading and rolling tables are placed in the middle of the room, facing the windows, so passers-by can watch the bakers at work.
This space also features a robust orange resin floor that complements the tonality of the tiled public areas and is reflected in the stainless steel machinery surfaces.
The cafe space is organized around a six-meter-long counter, in which there is a glass display case for pastries and a place for equipment for making coffee.
The counter is entirely clad in stainless steel, giving it a utilitarian aesthetic that connects with the materiality of the bakery.
Behind the counter is a steel worktop and shelving system where the bread is displayed in front of semi-transparent panels with a subtle orange and white overlay that allows a partial view through the work area.
Tables, benches and chairs by Copenhagen brand Frama are arranged along the facades and back walls, making customers feel immersed in the cityscape.
Plantea Estudio drew directly from the restrained forms, materials and tonalities of the urban environment to create a space that feels raw yet sophisticated.
“It is simple and austere, practical and functional, like a city, and to a large extent warm and pleasant, bold and spontaneous like its inhabitants,” said the studio.
The wooden parts, ceiling panels and bare brick walls are painted in a uniform shade of light gray that reflects the simplicity and functionality of the neighboring mid-rise residential buildings.
The paneled walls and red clay tiles used for the floor and built-in bench seating bring in warmer hues and bring a distinct touch of handcrafted quality to the space.
The tables have white polyethylene panels mounted on chrome plinths which add a further reflective element, while the birch stools provide another natural detail alongside the grain of the chestnut formwork.
Simple lighting, including wall sconces from Spanish brand Santa & Cole and a classic Japanese-style paper lantern, provides gentle illumination.
Ceramic works by artists Raquel Riola, Wendy Taylor and Saeam Kwon were chosen to add textural accents that complement the character of the interior.
Plantea Estudio was founded in 2012 by the brothers Lorenzo and Luis Gil, and in 2017 Carla Morán joined. Much of the studio’s work is focused on smaller projects, including hotels, family homes, restaurants, cafes, shops and offices.
The studio’s products are characterized by careful consideration of materials and craftsmanship, with previous examples including a store for footwear brand Veja with raw finishes and brutalist details, and a minimalist restaurant that uses plywood and chipboard to create a light and warm ambience.
Photo by Marina Denisova.
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