A towering modular crate installation anchors the edge of the service lane, establishing a rich vertical element that screens off the main kitchen. This functional divider layers handcrafted details right at the threshold, adding a domestic, human-scale touch to the high-volume fast-casual environment.
The vertical unit is built from dark-stained timber apple crates stacked into a five-tier grid, topped with custom-cut plywood branding letters that catch the bright atrium lighting. The lower compartments house an assortment of small indoor plants potted in hand-glazed blue and white ceramic vessels, softening the surrounding corporate architecture. This rustic tower is secured directly to a black steel canopy support column that structures the entry aisle.
To the left, the main counter facade extends outward, wrapped in rich, horizontally banded reclaimed timber planks over a crisp white subway-tiled plinth. Overhead, hanging planters and industrial track spotlights cast long shadows across the textured wood grains, highlighting the artisanal marketplace theme. The smooth cream flooring flows continuously underneath the entire assembly, grounding the varied material textures into a unified, approachable layout.
