The design project involves creating a café and retail space for chocolates within a department store. Key requirements include integrating the café and retail areas without compromising function, incorporating a chocolate display counter, addressing limited space, and appealing to both male and female customers. The proposed design features a central island bar with areas for retail, drinks preparation and chocolate display. Furnishings include wood and glass cabinets, refrigerated storage, and a mix of chairs and upholstered seating.

1. Chocolate Bar Concept Brief Analysis Concept Development Design Development

11. Flow of traffic around island bar counter Box Feature Display Unit Product Display Shelving Curved Shelf Display Cabinet Refrigerated Chocolate Display Feature Chocolate Preparation counter Curved Shelf Display Cabinet Test tube dividing screen

13. Bar Counter – Design Detail Acrylic Bands reminiscent of melting chocolate Chocolate marble counter top Chocolate waterfall pours within the glass tubes Feature chocolate display area to rear of counter

16. Retail cabinets & shelving – Design Detail Decorative display cabinets with curved Porcelain shelves Simple mirrored shelving with storage drawers below for replenishing stock Test tube screen filled with cocoa beans and grounds in different hues The mirrors improve the sense of space while the dark stained wood and porcelain add a rich, luxurious feel. Section of refrigerated storage to the rear of the bay with backlit drilled brass sheets The seating is a mix of deep upholstered bucket seats and elegant dark wood café chairs Alternating panels of wood and glass give the cabinets an unusual sense of structure