Pearls Bubble Tea

One of the challenges of the project was the ceiling work. Initially, Pearls wanted to introduce wooden baffles on the ceiling similar to that of a KFC store. However, due to the weight of baffles and the structure of the ceiling, this would be difficult to achieve. To resolve the issue, our interior designers introduced a new structural ceiling support and lighter wooden panels. Not only did these elements help to fulfil this part of the design brief, but allowed us to install lighting and hanging screens for digital menus.

For the serving counter, we had to work closely with Pearls to ensure it met the needs of the staff members. When the joinery was going into manufacture, we assisted with a number of bespoke design elements specified by Pearls. These included an upstand for the tea ingredients, a counter flap for easy staff access, the till point, and a till drawer which had to be specially integrated into a lowered section on the counter.

Pearls also wanted to introduce a backlit sign on the front of the counter to make it more of a feature and draw people in. To allow for this, our design team had to configure the till area with the electrical point of for the LED backlight in mind. The sign at the back of the space was also designed with the backlight effect, making for a bright, vibrant addition to the design scheme.

Other key features of the shop interior include a drink preparation area with stainless steel storage and acoustic slat decorations to complement the ceiling work. Furthermore, we created a new shop front with a large Pearls Bubble Tea sign and bespoke tea cup glass manifestation for a colourful finish.