CLIENT
Bakehouse
ADDRESS
14 Tai Wong St E, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
COMPLETION
2018
AREA
110 m2
NUMBER OF SEATS
30
PHOTO CREDITS
Courtesy of Bakehouse
CUISINE
European Bakery
The Challenge
Defining what Bakehouse should feel like. This was the first-ever location, the flagship that had to capture the soul of the brand. Shaping the experience. The challenge was finding the balance between raw and warm, industrial and inviting, a space that felt honest, human, and full of life. Every material, layout choice, and detail had to set the tone for what Bakehouse would stand for. And from there… every other venue became a lesson in tweaking and evolving that essence.
What We Loved
That soaring double-height dining space with its tall steel-framed window, it’s the heart of Bakehouse Wan Chai. The way natural light floods in, bouncing off the brick and timber, creates a raw, honest vibe that feels as handcrafted as the sourdough. A simple idea with a big impact: open up, invite the street in, and let the bakers do their thing.
Secret Detail
The open pastry counter wasn’t just practical; it became the theatre of Bakehouse. A daily performance of flour, fire, and hands in motion.
PROJECT SOUNDTRACK
"This Must Be The Place" — Talking Heads
IF THIS PROJECT WAS A MOVIE...
Air' episode from the 'Cooked' Documentary Series
WHAT WE LOVED
That soaring double-height dining space with its tall steel-framed window, it’s the heart of Bakehouse Wan Chai. The way natural light floods in, bouncing off the brick and timber, creates a raw, honest vibe that feels as handcrafted as the sourdough. A simple idea with a big impact: open up, invite the street in, and let the bakers do their thing.
