Fırın’o Artisan Bakery

Designed by GIRIFT, Fırın'o Artisan Bakery is a bakery and coffee shop in Gaziantep.

FIRIN’O Artisan Bakery represents a unique fusion of bakery and coffee shop concepts, nestled in the heart of Gaziantep, renowned for its culinary heritage. The brand’s founders, rooted in a four-generation legacy of flour milling, seamlessly blend Mesopotamian grain culture and traditional craftsmanship with contemporary technology.  Our interior design approach for FIRIN’O was to create a warm and inviting space that reflects the family’s heritage and takes the brand to a different level with a young and innovative design.

Our primary objective concerning interior design revolved around harnessing the impressive 6.3-meter ceiling height to form a cohesive architectural shell that not only encapsulates the establishment’s various functions but also delivers a harmonious visual unity and experience. We conceived a dynamic design concept centered on a parametric shell, meticulously crafted from robust oak wood slats measuring 5×5 cm each. This modular innovation initially took form as a wall-mounted shelf, artfully extending its influence to traverse the ceiling, ultimately evolving into a captivating suspended wooden ceiling system. This ingenious approach not only injected vitality into the environment but also afforded us the opportunity to intricately position lighting fixtures, enhance acoustic performance, discreetly cloak mechanical components, and curate a truly distinctive and immersive experience.

We seamlessly merged architectural elements that evoke a distinct sense of identity with those that carry the alluring scents of freshly baked bread, aromatic coffee, and delightful sweets into the outdoor surroundings. This design is remarkably versatile, effortlessly combining a bakery and coffee shop to accommodate diverse customer preferences. Standout features include the captivating wooden wall and ceiling system and the warm, inviting ambiance. The layout is intuitively designed, ensuring easy navigation for customers to relish the offerings. In order to enhance the ambiance with a cozy touch, we artfully integrated solid oak wood accents. Notably, the flooring is adorned with a sand-colored carpet reminiscent of coffee beans, emphasizing the tactile materiality that defines the space. Our meticulous approach extends to a sophisticated understanding of materiality, texture, and surface intricacies, woven together across multiple layers, adding depth and richness to the overall design. Handcrafted ceramic tiles were meticulously crafted using the ‘O’ patterns specifically designed for the brand’s visual identity. These tiles were seamlessly integrated with a unique ceramic modulation featuring smooth, rounded corners, resulting in the creation of dynamic and multi-layered sales and display units. The use of solid oak wood details throughout the space further enhances the warmth and comfort of the space. The bespoke dining tables feature white embossed metal legs and ribbed glass tops, adding to the space’s multi-layered material, texture, and surface aesthetics.

With its innovative and intimate interior design, Fırın’o invites customers to spend time and enjoy a delightful experience at different times of the day. The cozy background and unique atmosphere, combined with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and freshly baked bread, make Fırın’o the perfect place for delightful conversations.