Created in Taiwan in the 1980s, bubble tea gained popularity in Asia and gradually became a global phenomenon. A pioneering advocate for healthy teahouses in Hong Kong, Mother Pearl takes a root-to-stem approach to minimise food waste and offers nutritious drinks that are designed to fuel everybody. To highlight the beauty of the craft and processes that make Mother Pearl stand out, our approach was to create a simple and memorable interior design, as well as brand identity system, that resonates with our client’s ambition to scale globally. Within the 33-square-meter space, we chose glass and raw materials to enhance its dimensionality whilst reflecting the sustainability aspect of the brand. When sipping bubble tea, the spring-loaded pearls of tapioca instantly demands our attention. Confronted by the unapologetic chew of the pearls, we unconsciously transcend into a state of unexpected satisfaction. We identified the aspects that made this drinking experience an indulging ritual, and translated these sentiments into the interior and branding visual language. We also considered the location of the store, especially its surrounding urban and bustling environment, and posited the space as a mystical entryway where visitors can reflect and take a pause in between the hustle and bustle. Defined by its muted earth tones and organic lines, the spatial design reflects the clean ingredients in their drinks through the sand blasted glass menu and terracotta brick walls. From the cloud of pearl-shaped lights floating above, to the dark olive green facade that opens a portal to a mystical universe, Mother Pearl's flagship store expresses dimension through its natural materiality, drawing the consumer deeper into the sweetness of the present.
Mother Pearl
A Work of Substance
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Creative Concept and Customer Experience Developer
at Ingka Centers
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6.27
6.42
7.6
7.16
6.86

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Founder and Colour Specialist
at Studio Justine Fox
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6.91
7.3
6.73
6.22
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Creative Director
at Specific Generic
5
6
6
5
5.5

Sanchit Arora
Principal Architect
at Renesa Studio
great work and material usage !...
7
6.5
7.5
7.5
7.13

Jan Clostermann
Founder and Director
at CLOU Architects
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Jorge Mendez Caceres
Creative Director
at BDG Architecture & Design
Cozy Cozy Cozy -...
8.32
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Partner and Head of Interior and Product Design
at 3xn
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8
7
7
7.25

Adi Utama
Global Office Development
at JetBrains
8
7
7
8
7.5

Bin Ju
Founder and Chief Design Director
at Horizontal Design
6.74
6.98
7.62
7.14
7.12

Marie-Andree Busque
Director Interior Architecture
at Sid Lee Architecture
7
6.5
7.4
5.6
6.63

Constance Guisset
Founder
at Constance Guisset Studio
9.53
8.67
9.05
7.03
8.57

Islam El Mashtooly
Creative Director
at OBMI
5
5
7
5
5.5

Jason Chan
Founder
at Jason Design Group
6.4
7.33
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Founder and Design Director
at EVD
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Designer
Client
PO House
Floor area
33 ㎡
Completion
2020
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