The Bitter Sweet dessert shop, designed by All Design Studio (ADS). With a deep reverence for local history, the designers delicately retain the allure of Italian architecture, infusing the shop with artistic touches inspired by desserts and paintings. This creates an experience for patrons that transcends mere indulgence, touching the soul with every bite.
The client's request is to respect the historical significance of the building, leading us to infuse our design with an Italian aesthetic. This dessert shop is located in the northern region, targeting primarily female customers. We aimed to create an ambiance that is inviting and charming.
The design strategy originates from the original function of the building, which was a logistics room for the barracks. Consequently, we reimagined the design concept to resemble an Italian-style cozy living room.
We incorporated vibrant colors reminiscent of desserts and utilized materials such as recycled wood panels and terrazzo. All colors were meticulously applied using natural water-based paints to minimize environmental impact. The European-style lines adorning the wainscot were hand-painted with acrylics to capture the artisanal essence of this handmade dessert shop, while also honoring Italian frescoes.
Bitter Sweetie Dessert Shop
All Design Studio
Bronze

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Arthur Guimarães
Chief Executive Officer
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Mark Eric Magno
Principal
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Jessica Adkins
Brand Experience Design Lead Europe
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Mariana Schimidt
Founder
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Josse Popma
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Zizhao Li
Cofounder and Chief Designer
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Pooja Shah-Mulani
Partner and Design Director
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Xuechen Chen
Architectural Designer
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Serhii Makhno
Founder
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Burton Baldridge
Founder
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Mike McGirr
Managing Partner and Design Principal
at red design
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Anna Gitelman
Associate Professor
at Suffolk University
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Suvi Saloniemi
Head of Exhibitions
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Katie Mitchell
Managing Director
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Wenqing Zhou
Founder
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Harkaran Singh Boparai
Founder
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Yan Zhang
Cofounder
at say architects
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Jianan Shan
Cofounder
at say architects
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G S Mahaboob Basha
Cofounder
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Designer
Client
Bitter Sweetie
Floor area
93 ㎡
Completion
2024
Budget
600,000RMB
Lighting