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Juice It Up
Cary,
North Carolina
Cannon Architects
Juicy rich colors serve as a backdrop
for modern, casual dining
© James West |
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This project is the first of several for a client located
in Chapel Hill, N.C. and in Los Angeles. The scope of the
architect’s work was to provide components—counter,
merchandizing units, menu boards, lighting, finishes, colors,
etc.—that define a store identity and could be replicated
and modified for other locations.
The program required developing the prototypical elements
of the space and adapting them to the varying spatial character
of different locations. Research on materials was conducted
to assure their substantiality and ability to be modularized.
The feel of the space needed to convey a casual, refreshing
attitude with an even balance of coolness and warmth, rather
than a regional response specific to location. The client
had hoped for a consistent identity, as identifiable as a
chain store. The color scheme is loosely based on the product
and equatorial region where most of the fruit used in the
juice bar originates: mango, lime, banana. The space blends
stainless steel and natural aluminum with natural and aniline-dyed
wood.
The restaurant called for a serving and counter area, small
seating area, merchandizing (shelving) units, preparation
area (visible to the customer), clean-up, freezer and dry
storage, toilets, and office. The client consisted of three
strong-willed people, who desired a swift and inexpensive
solution to the project, while trying to achieve the look
of a successful national model with a substantial budget.
The first store shown here was completed for $75 per square
foot, after much of the original design was cut from the project.
Formal name
of Project:
Juice It Up
Location:
Cary N.C.
Gross square
footage:
1,600 sq. ft
Total contruction
cost:
$120,000
Owner:
Blue Sky Juice Co.,
Juice Ventures Inc.
Architect:
Cannon Architects
401-135 N. West Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
T. - 919.833.1122
F. - 919.833.0012
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