The prototype for the Gail's chain of bakeries and cafes, with a mixture of contemporary structural insertions and exposed original features.

GAIL's Bakery produces hand crafted, additive-free bread in the traditional way. 

This Portobello Road shop and café brings the style of a New York delicatessen to London. Stripped brick walls are mixed with clean modern stairs, ramps, walls and furniture. 

A chef's cookery demonstration area sits in the centre of the space, surrounded by cantilevering glass walls tied back to the stainless steel kitchen for stability. 

Location 
London, UK

Client 
Ran Avidan

Architect 
Wells Mackereth