![A modern retail chocolate store with a sculptural ceiling that was inspired by flowing untempered chocolate.](https://ad-c.org/wp-content/plugins/wp-fastest-cache-premium/pro/images/blank.gif)
Architectural studio Arch&Type has shared photos of Blue Table Chocolates, a new retail chocolate store in Buffalo, New York.
![A modern retail chocolate store with a sculptural ceiling that was inspired by flowing untempered chocolate.](https://ad-c.org/wp-content/plugins/wp-fastest-cache-premium/pro/images/blank.gif)
Key to the intriguing interior design is the custom parametric ceiling tiles that were inspired by an image of golden, silky, and flowing untempered chocolate.
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The material palette of the storefront includes gold, white oak, mirrored dishes, and white marble concrete. A vignette showcases the mirrored displays and magnetic labels.
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The ceiling was created by the design team who digitally modeled the sculptural ceiling and created it by using CNC-milled, hand-assembled, painted pieces.
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The sculptural accent ceiling continues through from the retail side of the store to the chocolate workshop space.
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Other design elements include a frameless lime plaster door with a brass base and recessed white oak millwork in the form of shelving with LED lighting.
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The custom white oak millwork continues to the chocolate workshop where a marble table slab with tenon details.
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Here’s a look at the ceiling detail that shows how it was created in different panels, and the store’s floor plan.
![A modern retail chocolate store with a sculptural ceiling that was inspired by flowing untempered chocolate.](https://ad-c.org/wp-content/plugins/wp-fastest-cache-premium/pro/images/blank.gif)
![A modern retail chocolate store with a sculptural ceiling that was inspired by flowing untempered chocolate.](https://ad-c.org/wp-content/plugins/wp-fastest-cache-premium/pro/images/blank.gif)
You can watch the following video to see a glimpse into the design process.
Photography: © 2022 Kim Smith | Videography: © 2023 Randy Fernando | Architecture & Design: Arch&Type (Seth Amman and Adam McCullough) | Millwork Fabrication: McCullough Design and Mark Amman | Client: Blue Table Chocolates (Ben Johnson) | Parametric 3D Modeling: Mariella Hirschoff | Parametric Programming: Dan Vrana and Wade Georgi (University at Buffalo) | Parametric Tile Fabrication (University at Buffalo Students): Mariella Hirschoff, Naiara Mares, Raul Nieto, Tavian Swick, Fazal Khan, Jonathan Reyes, John Archilla | Parametric Tile Fabrication Location: University at Buffalo, School of Architecture SMART Lab | Metal Fabrication: Buffalo Niagara Weldworks | Building Owner: Larkin Development Group at Millrace Commons | General Contractor: Pike Construction Services | Bespoke Lighting: Tala
Source: Contemporist