zemberek's design for a cafe in istanbul makes you feel like you're in grandma's backyard

architectural practice zemberek’s design for grandma bakery cafe in istanbul aims at creating a warm and homely atmosphere to make the visitors feel like they’re in a grandma’s backyard. using white as dominant color with different patterns and materials such as solid wood and ceramics, the architects obtained a sense of a cozy and habitable interior.

the brand’s design story starts with its first store that has a design concept of a ‘neighborhood bakery’. zemberek was challenged to bring the same idea in a shopping mall — the dominance of white and materials used in the store formed the basis of the design in points of matching up with brand’s corporate identity and supporting the integrated construct.

in sitting areas, different furniture and fabrics are combined together to arouse the feeling of spontaneity and life experience. most of the furniture has been specially designed for the store, while ready-made furniture has been picked from vintage stores.

along with its outdoor space, grandma bakery cafe has an interior space where there are exhibition units of various products and brands. the concept of sincerity, comfort, experience, multilayeredness and good memories making the customers feel like they’re in grandmother’s backyard is infused into the atmosphere of the space.

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edited by: maria erman | designboom