Lumiere Patisserie has taken over a bakery shop that had been operating in the same location for 25+ years. The clients enlisted the services of RZ Interiors to reimagine the space and create a modern boutique French bakery with a light and airy ambiance. During brainstorming sessions with their marketing team, the concept of prisms and the iridescence effect of light on surfaces emerged as the inspiration for the interiors, branding, and packaging.
Through a collaborative space planning exercise with the design team, the layout was carefully crafted to connect the baking area with the main dining space, seamlessly merging the cafe's two primary functions. This design approach allows visitors to witness the behind-the-scenes magic and enjoy the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries throughout the space.
The boutique bakery, named Lumiere Patisserie, located in the heart of North York, showcases a dynamic and ever-changing interior environment using Dichroic surfaces. The exterior facade features a branded shimmering roof that catches the attention of passersby. Upon entering, guests are drawn to a multi-layered hexagon ceiling feature, serving as a captivating centerpiece, directing their gaze to the service counter where a repeated semi-hexagon form provides a platform for display, sales, and interaction.
Ceramic wall tiles adorned with Dichroic film create an alluring backdrop for the bread display shelves. Evolving Dichroic glass table tops invite patrons to sit and capture images of exquisitely crafted pastries. Custom wallpaper guides the eye towards the back kitchen. Inspired by various prism forms, the interiors showcase a multi-layered hexagon anchoring the ceiling plane, as well as triangular table tops with legs forming a rhombus.
Every piece of furniture within the bakery has been meticulously designed by the studio and tailor-made to order. The tables, cleverly designed to maximize space and versatility, can be arranged side by side, forming a large square or an elongated rectangle for workshop sessions and gatherings. These unconventional triangular tables are a testament to the bakery's unique aesthetic.
Lumiere Patisserie offers an experience that goes beyond ordinary bakeries, as the choice of materials and geometric forms heighten visitors' sensory experiences while establishing a distinctive architectural language for the space.
