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Canada

1867 Yonge Street
Suite 1100
Toronto, ON
M4S 1Y5
+1 416.480.2020

United States

530 Seventh Avenue
M2 - Unit 20
New York, NY
10018
+1 212.929.6060

Canadian Museum of Nature: Boutique & Cafe

Overview

R&P brought nature indoors for this light and airy café and boutique design, reinforcing the brand and mission of the Museum throughout the public space.

Details

Client
Canadian Museum of Nature
Project
Boutique & Café
Size
3,700 sq. ft.
Scope
Graphic Design, Interpretive Signage Design
Location
Ottawa, ON, CA
Year Completed
2010
Budget
$381,500

Impact

Revenue Increase 2010-2011
126%
Café Seating Capacity
75+
Visitor Attendance 2010-2011
518,000

The
Design

Looking to upgrade the quality of their visitor areas while inspiring the imagination, CMN asked R&P to create nature-infused spaces for the café and boutique. Finishes including reclaimed white oak, salvaged metal railings, custom laser-cut features and artificial boxwood hedge accents help define the character of the interiors. Photography of CMN’s own trees just outside the building became high-resolution wallcoverings to complete the space. The reuse of the building’s metal gates as dividers provide a connection to the strucuture’s heritage.

The completed spaces have become a destination and the café is a popular rental for various events. The neutral finishes with a punch of bright green allow the updated location to feel clean and modern; drawing visitors in with beautiful details and sophisticated design as an extension of the Museum’s character.

  • R&P created a beautiful and sophisticated design while respecting the many criteria that we gave them. Laura Rhodes
    Design Manager
    Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Boutique & Cafe

Details

Client
Canadian Museum of Nature
Project
Boutique & Café
Size
3,700 sq. ft.
Scope
Graphic Design, Interpretive Signage Design
Location
Ottawa, ON, CA
Year Completed
2010
Budget
$381,500

Overview

R&P brought nature indoors for this light and airy café and boutique design, reinforcing the brand and mission of the Museum throughout the public space.

Impact

Revenue Increase 2010-2011
126%
Café Seating Capacity
75+
Visitor Attendance 2010-2011
518,000

The
Design

Looking to upgrade the quality of their visitor areas while inspiring the imagination, CMN asked R&P to create nature-infused spaces for the café and boutique. Finishes including reclaimed white oak, salvaged metal railings, custom laser-cut features and artificial boxwood hedge accents help define the character of the interiors. Photography of CMN’s own trees just outside the building became high-resolution wallcoverings to complete the space. The reuse of the building’s metal gates as dividers provide a connection to the strucuture’s heritage.

The completed spaces have become a destination and the café is a popular rental for various events. The neutral finishes with a punch of bright green allow the updated location to feel clean and modern; drawing visitors in with beautiful details and sophisticated design as an extension of the Museum’s character.

  • R&P created a beautiful and sophisticated design while respecting the many criteria that we gave them. Laura Rhodes
    Design Manager
    Canadian Museum of Nature
Projects Canadian Museum of Nature: Boutique & Cafe