Alp Bakery Mbuyapeaty Ryepy Jegua by Piu Interiors

Alp Bakery Mbuyapeaty Ryepy Jegua by Piu Interiors is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Pláta in Ogapype Jejapo Competition Category.

PlátaOgapype· 2026

Alp Bakery Mbuyapeaty Ryepy Jegua

by Piu Interiors

Client: Piu Interiors

A' Design Award Pláta Winner in Ogapype Category

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The Design

About Alp Bakery Mbuyapeaty Ryepy Jegua

Alp Bakery ha'e peteĩ kafeteria michĩva ryepy jegua opytáva Gokturk, Istanbul-pe. Ko tembiapo ombohasa peteĩ aranduka kafeteria oĩmava peteĩ mbuyapeaty-pe, oguerekóva peteĩ ñemohenda hesakãva ha peteĩ jeku'e ñemba'apo hekopeguáva. Pe diseño oguereko peteĩ tenda oñeguapy ha oñeme'ẽ haguã tembi'u tape yvatekue rehe, oipytyvõva chupe peteĩ kosina ha ñongatuha renda oĩva yvýpe gotyo. Ojeporu materiales ha'eháicha yvyra pehẽngue, karameguã ceramica-gua ha metal oñembosa'ýva omoha'anga haguã pe ryepy. Pe ñemohenda oipytyvõ ojegueraha haguã tembi'u ha avei oñeguapy haguã sapy'ami, ojejapo aja peteĩ jeku'e pyahu meme peteĩ tenda michĩva ryepýpe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Pláta

Alp Bakery Mbuyapeaty Ryepy Jegua ohupyty A' Design Award Pláta, peteĩ ñehechakuaa extraordinariamente prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño de primera línea, hechapyrãva ha impresionante-pe. Umi ganador Pláta ha'e tembiapo brillante ha heta creativo ohechaukáva expertise, talento ha agudeza sobresaliente umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Alp Bakery Mbuyapeaty Ryepy Jegua ha'eha peteĩ tembiapo maravilloso, ejemplar, profesional ha innovador pypukuvéva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Pláta ha'e invento ojehechakuaáva ha ojehayhúva ohepyme'ẽva ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Alp Bakery Mbuyapeaty Ryepy Jegua ha'e creación heta ojeenvidiáva omokyre'ỹva ipotapy, ome'ẽva sentimiento positivo ha omoheñóiva maravilla ha sorpresa.

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