Commercial Projects
We are enthusicastic problem solvers that believe every building and space has a story to tell and eventually, that building or space may get the chance to start over and tell a different story. These are the stories of our clients projects past and present, big and small. Your invite you to join us as we dream. develop. design. ~ It’s in everything we do and how and why we collaborate.
Standard Baking Co
Business Background:
Alison Pray opened Standard Baking Co. in 1995 with her husband, Matt James. Charmed by the neighborhood boulangeries and open-air markets of France, the two were inspired to bake their own artisanal breads and pastries, and recreate that same sense of community in Portland, Maine. Since then, Standard Baking Co. has become Maine’s most well-known bakery. Located directly across from Portland Harbor, the bakery is a daily hub for hundreds of people. Standard Baking Co. has been recognized in Bon Appétit, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Travel & Leisure, and featured on National Public Radio.
Success happened from creating a unique, consistent and thoughtful business model that is now a thriving, award wining and sought after bakery in their small location on Commercial Street.
Reveal Coming in 2024
Interior and Architectural Design + Visual Merchandising Services
Creative Brief will be shared upon reveal in 2024
Case Study Profile:
Photo Kitchen
Business Background:
Lauren had always wanted to own her own photography studio where she could share her space with like-minded creatives, ideally bringing the amenities of a full kitchen to the table for others to see out their own journey, alongside a beautiful venue to host events and help build the sense of “togetherness” in her Greater Portland community. Krystina, a self-taught baker, built her bake shop from the ground up — someone who couldn’t even bake brownies from a box had somehow fallen head over heels for baking sugar cookies, cakes, and more, and dove head first into the world of teaching, guiding cookie decorating parties and created the Cookie Ice Night: The Paint Night You Can Eat. Now, dozens of events later, hundreds of people served all over the world, she found herself in need of a permanent home to build out the made-to-order bakery, handle production, and give her events.
The two met in 2015, hired each other time and time again over the years, became each others’ biggest cheerleaders and confidants, and one day realized how perfect it would be if both of their businesses could operate from one space. After all, they both needed a kitchen, a photography studio, and an event space to bring Lauren’s dream to life of Lauren Lear Food Photography and truly grow The Messy Cookie.
And The Photo Kitchen was born.
Exciting details coming in 2023!
Interior + Architectural Design Services
Creative Brief will be shared upon reveal!
Case Study Profile:
Current + Previous Clients
Standard Baking Co
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Design Collective 207
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Elsmere Barbeque and Wood Grill
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Abintra Wellness Center
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Ballast
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CIA Cafe
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Cove Communities
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Photo Kitchen
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Wayside Tavern
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Kerry Nutrition
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Flowers & Candy
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Sharps Roaster & Ale House
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Seattle's Best Coffee
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Waldo Emerson Inn
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Standard Baking Co . Design Collective 207 . Elsmere Barbeque and Wood Grill . Abintra Wellness Center . Ballast . CIA Cafe . Cove Communities . . Photo Kitchen . Wayside Tavern . Kerry Nutrition . Flowers & Candy . Sharps Roaster & Ale House . Seattle's Best Coffee . Waldo Emerson Inn .