Plastic Box "Supermaket Akelarre"

Plastic Box is a masterpiece of minimalist brutalism. Located in an urban setting, this space redefines the shopping experience through bold aesthetics and innovative functionality.

Conceived as a concrete shell with straight lines and geometric volumes, it conveys a sense of strength and permanence. The façades are devoid of ornamentation, while the entrances are strategically designed as dark portals that contrast with the interior lighting.

The most distinctive element is the roof, composed of more than a thousand plastic boxes, arranged modularly and meticulously aligned. Each box, recycled from industrial plastics, filters light interwoven with its textures, creating a play of geometric shadows that change depending on the time of day and light intensity. Beyond being an architectural gesture, these boxes are functional: they house LED lighting systems, hidden ventilation, and rainwater collectors.

The interior of the supermarket continues the minimalist commercial approach. Steel shelving is combined with polished concrete floors, while the checkout counters are designed as sculptural blocks. The lighting is indirect, highlighting carefully selected products, praising each element with the effect of its own shadow.

From the ceiling boxes to the counters, much of the design reuses materials originally conceived for an opposite purpose, subverting their aesthetics and functionality.