Plastic Box "Supermaket Akelarre"

Plastic Box is a masterpiece of minimalist brutalism. Located in an urban setting, this space redefines the shopping experience through bold aesthetics and innovative functionality.

Designed as a concrete wrapper with straight lines and geometric volumes, it conveys a sense of strength and permanence. The facades are devoid of ornamentation, while the entrances are strategically designed as dark portals that contrast with the interior lighting.

The most distinctive feature is the roof, made up of more than a thousand plastic boxes, arranged modularly and meticulously aligned. Each box, recycled from industrial plastics, filters light through its intertwined textures, creating a play of geometric shadows that vary according to the time of day and light intensity. Beyond being an architectural gesture, these boxes are functional: they house LED lighting systems, hidden ventilation, and rainwater collectors.

The supermarket's interior continues the minimalist commercial approach. Steel shelves are combined with polished concrete floors, while the cash registers are designed as sculptural blocks. The lighting is indirect, highlighting carefully selected products, celebrating each item with the effect of its own shadow.

From the boxes on the roof to the counters, much of the design repurposes materials originally conceived for opposite purposes, subverting their aesthetics and functionality.

Project Management & Design: J. David M. Jofre
Copyright fotografía: Leonardo Cóndor