In 2011 the sons of Herminia took over the running of the family butcher shop. Located on Road 66 in Celrà, it has remained hidden from passing travelers, with only the local habitants shopping there. After years of hard work the brothers decided to renovate their facilities to continue offering traditional meats and sausages. The project developed through a commitment to an archaeological method, which included investigating the hidden patina of walls, excavating floors, unblocking windows, and rediscovering hidden vaults to return the space to its original form. Once a tabula rasa was established, white was used throughout the interior volume. This redesign included painted white walls and surfaces clad in white-washed tiles to provide subtle reflections, as well as to increase the presence of northern light. On the customers’ side, the furniture is made of pinewood to provide warmth and comfort, reminiscent of Nordic traditions. To ensure the maximum space possible for product display, the built-in furniture takes a central role in the architectural organization of the space. A series of glimpsed views in the entry and along a diagonal axis allows the customer to gradually discover the space, creating a promenade articulating and exhibiting the products. The brilliant ...
In 2011 the sons of Herminia took over the running of the family butcher shop. Located on Road 66 in Celrà, it has remained hidden from passing travelers, with only the local habitants shopping there. After years of hard work the brothers decided to renovate their facilities to continue offering traditional meats and sausages. The project developed through a commitment to an archaeological method, which included investigating the hidden patina of walls, excavating floors, unblocking windows, and rediscovering hidden vaults to return the space to its original form. Once a tabula rasa was established, white was used throughout the interior volume. This redesign included painted white walls and surfaces clad in white-washed tiles to provide subtle reflections, as well as to increase the presence of northern light. On the customers’ side, the furniture is made of pinewood to provide warmth and comfort, reminiscent of Nordic traditions. To ensure the maximum space possible for product display, the built-in furniture takes a central role in the architectural organization of the space. A series of glimpsed views in the entry and along a diagonal axis allows the customer to gradually discover the space, creating a promenade articulating and exhibiting the products. The brilliant ...