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Alp Bakery Інтэр'ер пякарні by Piu Interiors

Alp Bakery Інтэр'ер пякарні by Piu Interiors is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award in Дызайн інтэр'ераў і выставачных прастор Competition Category.


СрэбраІнтэр'ер· 2026

Alp Bakery Інтэр'ер пякарні

by Piu Interiors

Client: Piu Interiors

Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award Winner in Інтэр'ер Category

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The Design

About Alp Bakery Інтэр'ер пякарні

Alp Bakery — гэта інтэр'ер невялікага кафэ, размешчанага ў раёне Гёктурк у Стамбуле. Праект пераўтварае існуючае кніжнае кафэ ў пякарню з выразнай прасторавай арганізацыяй і эфектыўным патокам абслугоўвання. Дызайн уключае зону для наведвальнікаў і абслугоўвання на ўзроўні вуліцы, якую дапаўняюць кухня і складскія памяшканні на ніжнім паверсе. Для афармлення інтэр'еру выкарыстаны такія матэрыялы, як драўляныя панэлі, керамічная падлога і афарбаваныя металічныя элементы. Планіроўка падтрымлівае як продаж навынас, так і кароткачасовае знаходжанне наведвальнікаў, захоўваючы пры гэтым бесперапынную цыркуляцыю ў межах кампактнай плошчы.

The Recognition

About the Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award

Alp Bakery Інтэр'ер пякарні — пераможца Срэбнай прэміі A' Design Award, надзвычай прэстыжнага прызнання, якое прысуджаецца дызайнам вышэйшага класа, цудоўным і ўражальным. Срэбныя пераможцы — гэта надзвычай бліскучыя і вельмі творчыя працы, якія ілюструюць выдатную кампетэнтнасць, талент і праніклівасць сваіх дызайнераў. Чакаецца, што Alp Bakery Інтэр'ер пякарні — гэта цудоўная, паказальная праца, надзвычай прафесійная і глыбока інавацыйная. Гэты дызайн, што атрымаў Срэбную прэмію A' Design Award, — вельмі значнае, вартае захаплення вынаходніцтва, якое прыносіць карысць і пашырае межы мастацтва, навукі, дызайну і тэхналогій. Alp Bakery Інтэр'ер пякарні — гэта твор, якому шмат хто зайздросціць, што абуджае жаданні, дорыць пазітыўныя пачуцці і запальвае здзіўленне і захапленне.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Alp Bakery in Istanbul brings the spirit of a French patisserie into a contemporary urban setting. The design highlights a striking deep blue facade with classic awnings, oak wood paneling, brass accents, and mosaic flooring that recall timeless European cafes. Inside, soft lighting and carefully selected furnishings create a welcoming yet sophisticated atmosphere. The project balances artisanal charm with modern hospitality design, offering both comfort and elegance.
Dimensions & Packaging
The bakery includes a 60 m2 street level seating and service area with direct access to outdoor seating. A 40 m2 lower floor contains the main kitchen, storage and wc facilities. The layout supports takeaway service, short stay seating and continuous customer circulation. Materials include ceramic mosaic flooring, wood wall paneling, painted metal elements and stone countertops. Lighting combines recessed spots and integrated LED strips. Climate control and ventilation systems support daily operation.
Tags
Parisian bakery, neighborhood cafe, bakery interior, small scale retail, adaptive reuse, fast track renovation, wood and tile interior, urban cafe design, Gokturk Istanbul, hospitality interior
Production Technology
The project was realized through a fast track construction process with on site coordination and custom fabrication. Wood paneling, service counters, shelving systems and metal details were produced off site and assembled on location. Durable ceramic flooring and painted finishes were selected for intensive daily use. Lighting includes recessed spots, linear LED strips and integrated fixtures. A lower floor kitchen and service areas were planned to support efficient food preparation and staff circulation.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was transforming a long established local cafe into a new bakery concept with a different spatial identity and atmosphere, while still welcoming existing customers. The design needed to create a fresh experience without losing the familiarity of the location. Another key constraint was time, as the commercial space required a fast turnaround. Design development, fabrication and construction were completed within a tight schedule to enable early reopening.
Research
Practice based design research. The objective was to transform an existing cafe into a bakery with efficient service flow and a renewed spatial identity. Site analysis, user observation and layout studies guided the methodology. Data was gathered through measurements, circulation mapping and material testing. The process involved designers, craftsmen and the client. The result is a compact layout supporting fast service and short stays. The project shows how adaptive reuse can improve daily business performance and neighborhood engagement.
Inspiration
The inspiration for Alp Bakery came from the refined elegance of French patisseries and the warmth of European cafe culture. The design aimed to reinterpret this atmosphere within the dynamic context of Istanbul, blending traditional charm with contemporary sensibilities. Deep blue facades, oak wood finishes, and brass details were chosen to reflect both authenticity and modern sophistication, creating a space where artisanal flavors meet refined hospitality.
Project Duration
The project started in February 2023 in Gokturk, Istanbul and was completed in March 2023. The space previously operated as an industrial style book cafe with a different layout. The transformation included a one month design development phase followed by one month of construction and on site implementation.
Operation Flow
Visitors enter from the street into a compact seating area that connects directly to the service counter. The layout allows quick takeaway orders while also supporting short and long stays. Seating along the windows and walls keeps circulation clear during busy hours. Staff movement is supported by a lower floor kitchen and storage area, allowing efficient preparation and service without interrupting the customer experience. The space encourages both quick visits and relaxed use.
Team Members
Pinar Unalan
Cihan Unalan
Image Credits
Photographer Sinan Çırak

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