Mulberry Patisserie | Open Architecture Design

Riga has no shortage of casual, drop-in bakeries, but far fewer high end patisseries. Located in the so-called 'Quiet Centre', a lavish neighbourhood rich in Art Nouveau, Mulberry fills this gap. Our design respects the location, historical context and the art of pastry making. 

The rather affluent neighbourhood is tranquil and dotted in green. The building which houses Mulberry was recently refurbished. We chose to reflect the colours of its facade in the interior along with mulberry-inspired tones. Throughout the space, rounded shapes also honour the building's Art Nouveau heritage. While many authentic interior features were gone, it was a deliberate choice to reinstate a sense of history and make clients feel like they’d travelled back in time to the area’s 1920s heyday. Exquisite materials like marble, brass and the floor tiles, as well as the stylised furniture helped us achieve a feeling of historical luxury. 

The warm environment with features like window seats invites customers to allow themselves an unhurried experience. The patisserie and its interior are a statement against the fast pace of 21st century living. 

A standout feature is the handmade and one-of-a-kind wall decor. Pieced together from a patissier's tools, the decor is an homage to the work that goes in to produce every cake and pastry. 

The patissiers' creations are displayed like pieces of art in the bespoke counter with an elegant glass top. A miniature cake gallery.

Team: Zane Tetere – Sulce, Beatrise Dzerve, Zane Legzdina, Jelena Ozolina – Jelisejeva