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Gelato Messina.

ArchiPro Project Summary - A harmonious blend of retro charm and mid-century modern elements, Gelato Messina by Sans-Arc Studio captures the essence of the original Messina aesthetic, appealing to both nostalgic patrons and a new generation.

Title:: Gelato Messina
Manufacturers and Supplier:: Bankston
Category:: Commercial/; Interiors
Photographers:: jack fenby

Sans-Arc Studio has masterfully crafted a space that resonates with the original Messina aesthetic, blending retro charm with mid-century modern elements. This design reflects an appreciation for the era’s distinctive style, appealing to both a new generation and those nostalgic for it.

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Design Themes and Inspiration

An old workshop on an obtuse corner has been restored and refreshed to create this retro inspired Gelato shop. Utilizing the workshop’s existing openings, strategically placed windows enhance the shop’s design, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Retro materials such as timber panelling, terrazzo flooring, and bench seating were carefully chosen to introduce contrast, complemented by textured white walls both inside and out.

Super Collection Feature

The Messina storefront entrance features the sleek Associati pull in Polished Chrome, from the collaboration with Sans-Arc. The Associati pull, characterized by its minimalist aesthetic, embodies a serious yet imaginative approach, featuring pared-down elements depicted by a line and dot motif. More than just gelato, Messina is an immersive experience in design and taste, and this piece complements the retro design style embraced by the brand.

Pictured: Associati Pull – Polished Chrome 20749

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Products used

Associati Pull Handle - 600mmBankston

Professionals used

BankstonManufacturers and Suppliers

Bankston

Manufacturers and Suppliers

Parnell, Auckland

bankston.com

Bankston. Bankston is a thoughtful and consistent lab of design incubation. Our goal is to identify and collaborate with the best and brightest minds in architecture and design—to explore and produce sought-after, functional, physical objects of exceptional quality. We like to think of our architectural hardware as the punctuation marks within designed environments—intentionally crafted objects that invite a moment of pause and appreciation before engaging with a space. Our commitment to design excellence is reflected in our current collections, created in collaboration with YSG Studio, Sans-Arc, Edition Office, and Civilian.