Vol 17, 69th Edition – Article

TEXT | ANOUSHEY AZHAR
VISUALS | COURTESY ABDULLAH KHAN ARCHITECTS

Mardan’s Favorite Café is prominently situated on the main Nowshera road in Mardan City, KPK province – the second-largest city in the Peshawar region. The design of the café is a masterful blend of local materials, creating a customer-centric experience that is both culturally sensitive and welcoming. The well-lit spaces are adorned with natural materials like wood, brick, and stone, which together create a warm and inviting atmosphere for customers as they enter the ground floor.

THE BAKERY

The ground floor is anchored by a bakery that serves as the main attraction. Visitors are greeted by a prominent display of food and beverages, which is ingeniously shaped like a large bean. The shape is reflected on the ceiling with its ambient lighting setting a unique design scheme on all floors. This eye-catching design not only acts as a focal point, drawing visitors’ attention, but also maximizes the surface area for customer access, making it easy for them to view and choose from the variety of freshly baked goods and beverages on offer.