HIMACS changes gear for the L27 bike shop café

Located in a renovated late 19th century building, the L27 Bike Shop and Cafe features a striking aesthetic that catches the eye of all passers-by and customers. From the outside, one can see how the boutique's interior radiates light and luxury thanks to the high-quality materials and finishes it uses, such as HIMACS.

Inside, several parts are made of Solid Surface HIMACS, in the iconic color Alpine White.

When P6PA+Architects were hired to design the interior of a luxury bicycle shop, the architects envisioned a cool, minimalist-looking space. Their plan made the most of the original hallway structure, imbuing it with a luxurious aesthetic. This fit perfectly with the values of the Czech company L27, whose bikes have had the honor of being used on major tours, including the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France, alongside other renowned brands such as Colnago , Pinarello and De Rosa.

The architectural firm coordinated all the colors around white – the reason why Alpine White was chosen in the HIMACS collection – and gold. This color combination not only projects the luxurious and upscale essence of the space, but it also contrasts with the dark colors of the bicycles hanging on the walls along the hallway.

Customers enter the showroom through a glass wall with the L27 logo in HIMACS. Once inside, they find themselves on a floor in white epoxy paint, surrounded by walls dressed in the same hue. To add a touch of color and a nod to the cycling universe, many golden brass tubes, reminiscent of the tread of a bicycle tire, seem to spring from the ceiling.

Visitors are then led through another wall of glass into the main part of the store, dedicated to customer reception, where they are greeted by a versatile HIMACS counter, also designed to match the minimalism of the rest of the shop. Behind this area, where the old inner courtyard of the building was, stands a small open kitchen with large glass windows and units topped with a HIMACS worktop, still in Alpine White.

With this project, HIMACS showed not only its exceptional visual qualities, but also the possibilities offered by its high-end features when it comes to designing different spaces within the same place. For this bike shop, the architects decided to use Solid Surface to create a counter for an impactful touch to the reception area. This required a durable material, capable of remaining flawless even under heavy traffic... a material like HIMACS.

Furthermore, the use of this material in the kitchen demonstrates its excellent hygienic properties, since the non-porous surface of HIMACS prevents the spread of bacteria and is easy and quick to clean and maintain.