Inside Grumpy Bagels 1905 - Before It Opens
BIO steps inside this beautifully rejuvenated 120-year-old heritage building, formerly used as a KTM electrical workshop, which gave rise to its name, The Diesel Room. In this first episode, we follow Claire (@zhysin ) and Ivan (@ivanyeo10 ) of Grumpy Bagels, alongside Dilly (@dillydec ) from Poi Studio, as they walk us through the decisions and details behind the build of Grumpy Bagels 1905!
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Before It Opens • Grumpy Bagel 1905
There are places that hold time differently. Where walls do not just stand, but remember.
With age, comes a kind of texture that cannot be replicated. So it begins, not with rebuilding, but with returning. To what was already there.
Arches kept intact.
Curves left untouched.
Beams that have stood for over a century, held with care rather than changed.
“Before It Opens” came from a place of wanting to fulfil a childhood dream. Growing up, I realised I really enjoy watching documentaries, whether it is cultural or food-related. I think what I love most is getting to step into someone else’s mind and hearing them talk about something they are truly passionate about.
Starting this series will definitely take time and a team to craft each episode. But it’s one of those things, never try never know kinda situation.
Cat’s out of the box, first episode. We are featuring Grumpy Bagels 1905 at The Diesel Room. A conversation between @zhysin from @grumpybagels and her interior designer @dillydec from @poistudio_ .
First episode dropping soon, but in the meantime enjoy these photos captured by @byeharlow , with our beautiful masthead logo designed by @zxuehjing !
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“Before It Opens” is a documentary series that focuses on spaces and the people behind them. I guess besides just the stories, we also wanted to see things from an architectural and design point of view… at least we try to haha
Our first episode is very special to us. Some might know them for their bagels, some from the owner. But what intrigued us was their commitment to restoring old buildings and adding their own flair!
Any guesses?
Photos captured by @byeharlow
