Banelé
As Ladybug Girl and her Mama chose to take the long way home, here lies the stop Banelé.
Bringing the outdoors in, the shop seats within a shop. The landscape serves as a contrasting respite zone.
Some times, the ladybug sings. Some times, the ladybug bakes.
As Ladybug Girl and her Mama choose to take the long way home, they stop at Banelé. Bringing the outdoors in, the shop sits within a shop. The landscape serves as a contrasting respite zone.
Sometimes, the ladybug sings. Sometimes, the ladybug bakes.
Whimsicality, fun and deliciousness come together in the design of this couple-owned bakery. Inspired by their daughter’s favourite storybook, the store is pictured within a toddler’s day out with her mother. A striking yellow kiosk with a scalloped roof evokes the delightful banana and chocolate confectionary crafted by the owners — a banelé — made to capture the hearts and imagination of the young and old.
Sometimes, the ladybug sings. Sometimes, the ladybug bakes.
Whimsicality, fun and deliciousness come together in the design of this couple-owned bakery. Inspired by their daughter’s favourite storybook, the store is pictured within a toddler’s day out with her mother. A striking yellow kiosk with a scalloped roof evokes the delightful banana and chocolate confectionary crafted by the owners — a banelé — made to capture the hearts and imagination of the young and old.
Quite literally a hole-in-the-wall establishment, customers are invited through an entrance reminiscent of a peephole into another world. Irregular off cut floor tiles cast in pebble wash conjure a fantastical landscape that draws you into an intimate space for making memories with a loved one. The yellow kiosk stands out as a peculiar and memorable object in a landscaped space that blends with the greenery outside. The scalloped language of the kiosk extends to custom wooden furniture that make for storybook-like elements that gel harmoniously with its surroundings.
Here, we find a quiet little garden to enjoy a simple sweet treat. Meant to be stumbled upon, discovered and loved, Banelé is a warm and comforting space where adventures come to life.
Here, we find a quiet little garden to enjoy a simple sweet treat. Meant to be stumbled upon, discovered and loved, Banelé is a warm and comforting space where adventures come to life.
LOCATION
Singapore
YEAR
Completion 2024
DISCIPLINE
INTERIOR
TYPOLOGY
RETAIL/COMMERCIAL
SIZE (SQM)
50
TEAM
Selwyn Low, Ho Shuwei, Foo XiangAi, Dhia Qistina
COLLABORATORS
Photographer: Aaron Poon
