Slow Bakery Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Ìtajà by Jing Ting Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
FàdákàInú Ilé· 2025
Slow Bakery Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Ìtajà
by Jing Ting Wu
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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About Slow Bakery Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Ìtajà
Slow Bakery jẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ inú ilé ìtajà búrẹ́dì tí a ṣe nínú gareéjì àtijọ́ kan ní Magong, Àgbègbè Penghu, Taiwan. Àwọ̀ igi àdánidá àti ìparí kọnkírítì onígbọ̀nrangandan fún ààyè náà ní ìwà tó gbóná tó sì jẹ́ ti akọ́ṣẹ́mọṣẹ́. Ilẹ̀kùn igi ẹnu-ọ̀nà tí a ṣe ní ìrísí ìṣù búrẹ́dì, tí a fi ohun ìmúmú idẹ sí, ń fi ìdánimọ̀ àmì-ọjà náà hàn. Tábìlì terrazzo àti ògiri pegboard ń fi iṣẹ́ àti ètò kún un. Igi tí a tún lò àti àwọn pánẹ́ẹ̀lì veneer ń ṣe àtìlẹ́yìn fún ìdúróṣinṣin àyíká. Ìṣètò ààyè pẹ̀lú ìṣọ́ra ń mú ìrìn àwọn oníbàárà àti ìmọ́tótó dára sí i, gbogbo inú ilé náà sì ń fi ìfọkànsìn sí ìdáná búrẹ́dì oníṣẹ́-ọwọ́ hàn.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award
Slow Bakery Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Ìtajà jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Slow Bakery Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Ìtajà yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Slow Bakery Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Ìtajà jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Slow Bakery is a warm, modern space transformed from the owner’s garage. Natural wood tones and textured concrete create an inviting yet professional ambiance. The bread shaped wooden door and brass handle reflect the brand’s identity, while a terrazzo counter and pegboard walls add function and style. Thoughtful spatial planning enhances customer flow and hygiene. Every detail embodies the owner’s passion for artisanal baking, sustainability, and his deep connection to his hometown.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Precise technical planning and detailed CAD drawings informed the project. Custom elements were scaled for optimal spatial flow, exemplified by the bread inspired door and ergonomic counters. Furniture and fixtures were dimensioned to ensure fluid circulation and functionality. Sustainable materials and modular fabrication techniques were employed to balance aesthetic appeal, structural integrity, and environmental responsibility.
- Tags
- Bakery Design, Bakery Interior, Interior Design, Retail Store Design, spatial planning, commercial space design, Retail space design, showroom Design, showcase design
- Production Technology
- Slow Bakery was realized through precise spatial planning and expert craftsmanship. Overcoming the constraints of a former garage, the design integrates sustainable materials reclaimed wood, veneer panels, terrazzo countertops, and textured concrete finishes. Modern production techniques combined with traditional methods ensured accurate dimensions and material cohesion. Innovative detailing, including the bread inspired door, reinforces the brand identity and technical excellence.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest creative challenge was transforming a constrained, repurposed garage into a vibrant, functional bakery that honors local heritage. Internally, capturing the owner’s dream and cultural narrative required innovative spatial planning and material selection. Externally, navigating strict building codes, production limitations, and technology constraints pushed us to blend historical context with modern design solutions, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
- Inspiration
- The owner, a skilled baker, pursued his dream of returning home to open a bakery after years in Taipei’s hotel industry. Inspired by his journey, the design embodies craftsmanship and nostalgia. The bread shaped entrance symbolizes his passion, while reclaimed materials reinforce sustainability. The space blends tradition with modernity, inviting customers to experience the warmth of home and dedication to artisanal baking.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in June 2022 in Magong, Penghu County, Taiwan and was completed on September 15, 2022. Over a focused period of more than three months, a former garage was transformed into Slow Bakery an adaptive reuse project that blends modern design with local heritage, showcasing the owner's passion and artisanal spirit.
- Operation Flow
- Slow Bakery’s design creates an inviting, easy to navigate experience. The standout bread inspired door welcomes customers and guides them into a naturally flowing space. Inside, well-placed displays and counters allow for effortless browsing and smooth transactions. Clear sightlines and intuitive touchpoints ensure that every interaction feels warm, efficient, and enjoyable.
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