Mast Brothers. In the Beginning ...
What did we do?
Where it all started!
Following our formation in 2016, Brass Architecture assisted the Mast Brothers launch their UK flagship store located in the heart of Shoreditch, East London.
The brief; an accelerated design development of the scheme to a tight deadline (Valentine's Day launch date).
The design ethos; a part shop and part factory that showcased the production of chocolate from ‘bean to bar’.
From the drawing board to full completion (launch date) in under 3 months (including required planning consents).
A contemporary and sleek design aesthetic was created to align to the company brand identity.
The return unit was zoned with (a) an exhibition/ display area fronting public realm < (b) main retail demise < (c) manufacturing area < (d) back of house packaging and ancillary parts.
Services
- Strategy
- Stakeholder Management
- Feasibility
- Design Development
- Pre-Application Submittals
- Planning Documentation
- Planning Submittals
- Associative Artwork
- Framework of Consultants
This early project gained attention from peers, future clients, and the press alike.
The project allowed us to showcase our skill set and ethos moving forward: services delivered at speed, robust commercial awareness, connections with trusted partners in delivering the project goals.
Our team collaborated with a master carpenter and the company brand director to deliver the design vision.
The finalised returns are intriguing, fun, light and drew immediate footfall (public, industry figures, bloggers, press).
Showcasing the production of the company produce, chocolate made ‘from bean to bar’, informed the return architecture, user way-finding and site zoning.
Located in the heart of Shoreditch, East London, the space acted as a catalyst for wider development of Redchurch Street and the wider area, with many anchor eateries and retail operators becoming neighbours thereafter.
The project showcased our skill set, executing our design works at speed (with flair and accuracy) alongside our trusted design partners (contractor, master joiner).
Related Project
Hillier Fashion Studio. London HQ.
Shoreditch, London, UK
Prominent UK fashion & jewellery designer.
East London headquarters redesign.
Katie Hillier engaged with Brass Architecture regarding the appraisal and upgrade of their existing studio space located in the prestigious Rochelle School, Shoreditch, London, UK.
Our brief; to overhaul the tired HQ space re-imagined as an inspiring space to work and allow for creativity to thrive.
Our returned design is simple, the insertion of a feature storage/display wall to the perimeter edge with a new timber mezzanine introduced to 'zone the space' and meet user needs (client brief).
