One large counter for a variety of uses

This is an attempt at a new type of business, a "bakery bar" opened in front of the ticket gates of Nankai Namba Station, a bustling place where commuters and shoppers come and go.

We created a large counter for this new type of business. This counter folds like a geographical feature, changing its width and creating various places. The bread is lined up there, and everything from selling and cooking to accounting is done here. At night, when bread is running low, the bakery is transformed into a bar counter that also serves standing wine and cheese, offering a food culture centered on bread.

We wanted to create a space where people can spend a little time resetting themselves in a station that demands convenience.