Heirloom is an independently-owned coffee, tea, and sake shop located in the heart of Raleigh’s Art District. With the train station across the way, the shop provides a soft, warm welcome, and a harmonious refuge from the bustle of city living.

The detailing of all fixtures and built-ins were stripped down to the bare minimum. We designed all custom elements in the space including the casework, benches, merchandise shelves, architectural trim, and bars. The crowning feature, the sculptural wooden armature, creates the tone and experience, while the merchandise, plants, and customers develop the fabric.

The raw space was a cold dark shell on the ground floor of a 18-story mixed use tower.  We designed and completed the entire architectural package as well as the final shop drawings for fabrication. Our fabrication division built all custom components in the space, and worked hand in hand with the contractor and other trades for a seamless build out. This intimate partnership between the architect, contractor, and fabricator allowed for a 150 day construction schedule.

Heirloom's interior is a delicate refuge, at the base of a commercial mammoth.  It's a bright warm nest, inviting people from the street with its delicate armature to stay for a while. The intricate yet minimal detailing is carried through the space from furniture to trim.