Alica Bakery

Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli

Alica Bakery

Studio Etienne Bastormagi

MANUFACTURERS
Ferm Living, Usm, Ahmed Amer, Cole & Cinder, Flos, Gray Gardens, Kann Design, Local Industries, Magda Jugo, Muller Van Severen, Post Industrial Crafts, Shim Seungyeon, Studio Etienne Bastormagi

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
United Arab Emirates

CATEGORY
Coffee Shop, Interior Design

Text description provided by architect.

When the owner of the farm-to-table eatery and bakery decided to launch its first flagship in the Port de la Mer development in Jumeirah, Dubai, Beirut-based studio Etienne Bastormagi was contacted to lead the architectural design.

The studio spearheaded the project with a series of strategic collaborations, bringing together regional designers and artists, opening conversations about the land, contextuality, materiality, and what it means to be inspired by the local culture. This collective aimed to create a local aesthetic that would align with the eatery's concept.

Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli

Using natural materials such as wood, paper, and leather, the eatery's overarching aesthetic was guided by earthy tones and colors reflecting the locally sourced menu.

The brief was to design and encompass an open, inviting bakery and eatery area to showcase the warmth of baking, along with wireframe furniture designed to capture the abundant sun, allowing the space to be designed by beautiful geometries through natural light, making it a gathering place for visitors.

The architect's vision was to focus on the art of craftsmanship, from baking to ceramics, and celebrate local handcrafted pieces.

Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli

The eatery's commitment to slow living is embodied in the thoughtful, tactile experience of the space, encouraging guests to savor not just the food but the entire atmosphere of mindfulness and deliberate simplicity.

AHMED AMER ON THE ARTWORK OF THE SPACE ENTITLED "ROOTS"

"the eatery drawings celebrate the harmony between nature, land, and human effort.

Made on recycled paper, they reflect the beauty of harvesting grains and the passion behind organic growth."

Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli

POST INDUSTRIAL CRAFTS ON ALICA'S SPECIAL COMMISSION OF HANGING PENDANT AND WALL UNIT LIGHTINGS

The "Super Simple Lamp" exemplifies Post Industrial Crafts' commitment to a circular economy.

This scone, custom-designed for the Bakery/Eatery in collaboration with Studio Etienne Bastormagi, showcases the harmonious intersection of design and sustainability.

Crafted from 100% recycled plastic and 3D printed using our large-arm robot, it demonstrates PIC's dedication to eco-conscious manufacturing.

Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli


Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli
Alica Bakery
© Alessandro Fagioli


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Plan
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Overview eatery
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Artwork


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Bar view
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Bench view
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Axonometric view


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Coffee Corner
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Eatery close view
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Eatery view