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studio f

Positioned along a busy main thoroughfare, Forward Foods found their new home in what was most recently a tanning salon with several small rooms connected by long hallways. With a low overhead structure and a stepped floor slab, the interior was opened up as much as possible and finishes were limited to lighter colors and clear-sealed woodwork, providing a simple backdrop for the locally-owned specialty grocer’s beautiful products.

The center island houses the customer checkout, coffee bar, meat and cheese cases, and food prep area. Open planning provides ample room for shoppers at the renowned cheese case and simple and functional lighting offers a warm glow to the interiors. 

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© joseph mills