The birth of a modern cafe in a medieval city

A new cafe space has opened in El Born, the Ciutat Vella district, the historic heart of Barcelona, Spain. Cinnamood, an international cafe chain specializing in cinnamon rolls and specialty coffee, has opened a new store at 61 Argenteria Street.

What makes this cafe special is its location. It is located inside a building built in the early 20th century, right next to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, a Gothic masterpiece built in the 14th century. It is a space that naturally seeped into the dense urban fabric of the Middle Ages.

Strong visual identity and spatial concept

This project, designed by Kidz Studio, faithfully implemented the strong visual identity and unique spatial concept that are the characteristics of the Cinnamund brand. According to architecture-related media reports, the design team focused on respecting the context of the historical building while incorporating the brand's unique modern sensibility.

Barcelona's El Born neighborhood is characterized by narrow alleys and stone buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, and has recently emerged as a cultural attraction with art galleries, boutique shops, and unique cafes. Cinnamund's new store creates a space where past and present, tradition and innovation coexist within this local context.

Local settlement strategy for global cafe brands

Cinnamund is a specialty coffee chain that is expanding its stores around the world, and places space design tailored to the architectural and cultural context of each region as the core of its brand strategy. Instead of simply transplanting a unified interior, the Barcelona store also chose a design that actively took advantage of its location overlooking an 800-year-old Gothic cathedral.

Store Information

• Location: Carrer de l'Argenteria, 61, Ciutat Vella district, Barcelona
• Nearby attractions: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar
• Design: Kidz Studio