% Arabica Union Station
Toronto, Ontario
Situated in Toronto’s historic Union Station, THIS flagship store in Canada celebrates the founder’s passion for global coffee and minimalist design. Inspired by the geological and glacial formation of the surrounding landscape, the space is defined by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling, faceted wall terrain. A total of just four luminaire types illuminates the dramatic backdrop and entire café echoing the brand’s minimalist aesthetic. Despite the ceiling cavity crowded with heavy existing infrastructure, luminaires were precisely located to transform the space into an expansive glowing oasis within the bustling train station.
Architect: Tacklebox Architecture
Architectural Fabricator: digifabshop
Photographer: Erik Petschek