Best Retail Design – Eat Drink Design Awards 2025

A bold, sculptural bakery interior designed by Hot Black for Huff Bagelry in South Melbourne.

Project overview: Huff Bagelry is a high-impact retail bakery located in South Melbourne. Designed by Hot Black, the space challenges the typical café format with a confident material palette, curved forms and a theatrical service counter.

Design intent: The interior centres around a monolithic counter form, acting as both stage and service hub. Soft curves, saturated tones and tactile finishes create a distinct identity within a compact footprint. The layout directs customers from entry to display to pick-up with clear visual hierarchy.

Awards & recognition:

• Winner – Eat Drink Design Awards 2025 – Best Retail Design
• Featured on Hospitality Snapshots
• Published across leading international retail design platforms

Operational considerations:

• High daily turnover and quick service flow
• Durable seating suited to constant movement
• Compact footprint with maximum visual impact

About the brand: Learn more about Hot Black and their broader hospitality portfolio.

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