Bombay Sweet Shop

For an evolved Indian confectionery factory, we looked to literally evoke the cliché of being 'a kid in a candy shop'. We took inspiration from the fantastical concession stalls in the 1950’s art deco cinema theaters of Bombay. Repurposing an old print shop warehouse for the factory of the delicious. Front and center is ‘The Mithai bar’, reminiscent of the concession stalls at the old theaters of Bombay. Classic cast iron columns frame the soft curved glass encasements, filled with confectionery. The floor confectionery box display is an assembly of timber shape blocks, each a tribute to the Bombay theaters that inspired us (Eros, Metro, liberty, Edward). A 20’ long confectionery shaping and finishing counter is an open interactive place for chefs and customers to engage. You can also have a seat at the ‘Chikki’ bar that is finished in deco motif’s hand cast in pistachio and rose hued terrazzo. These open plan counters make the confectionery production to be an enriching social experience. Viewing windows let you peek into the swirling ingredients in the Hot kitchen, sweetly called the ‘Hot mess’. A special gifting station is housed in an arch right next to the ‘Mithai bar’. An old art deco cupboard was repurposed for the special mithai edition, a tribute to the location of the BSS factory. The materials for the project are handcrafted and authentic. Using the crafts of the Bombay Deco era; glass art, cast in situ terrazzo, ceramic, metal relief work and timber details. The flooring is hand poured mosaic tiles, custom detailed with ‘Katli’ flowers and honey bees. A hand painted mural features the mithai friendly monkeys of a Rani Garden.