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PROJECT | OEB BREAKFAST CO. WILLOWBROOK
Good Morning
Janks Design Group crafts a cheerful outpost of a beloved breakfast spot
By Alia Akkam
Photography by Lawrence Lu, Leading Lines Studio
A
t the Willowbrook Shopping Centre location of OEB Breakfast Co. in
Langley, British Columbia, the bustling bar is the highlight for Ruth
M'rav-Jankelowitz. " It serves as the primary focal point, immediately
catching the eye upon entering, " says the principal and founder of Janks Design
Group in Vancouver.
With its fusion of soft blue tiles, bright orange stools, and joyful yellow
accents-signature hues of the farm-to-table breakfast and brunch concept
founded by chef Mauro Martina in Calgary in 2009-the bar, like the fluted
deep blue-gray kitchen counter lined with produce beside it, is planted in the
middle of the restaurant and is intentionally visible from both entrances to
instill a dynamic atmosphere. " Our strategic seating arrangement along the
perimeter beautifully frames the central core, " points out M'rav-Jankelowitz.
Janks Design Group has handled the interiors of eight OEB Breakfast
Co. branches (with two more on the way), and this one presented spatial
challenges " due to thicker slab bands than the norm, " M'rav-Jankelowitz
explains. " We needed to navigate around potential coring points, to determine
the placement of the kitchen and washrooms first. " The solution? The creation
of that dominant kitchen and bar area, " all while discreetly situating the
washrooms out of view from guests, ensuring clean and appealing sightlines. "
Bolstering the open kitchen and the bar backdropped by cabinetry
arranged like a jigsaw puzzle are pendants that recall barn lighting, seating
that pulls in more of the brand's unifying palette, and the mantra 'Fill the Soul'
rendered in big block letters above the banquette. There are also whimsical
murals showcasing the fresh ingredients used in OEB Breakfast Co. dishes.
The cockerel that graces one wall, for example, is " a recurring element,
seamlessly weaving its way through every OEB location in various forms, " says
M'rav-Jankelowitz.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - Winter 2023

President's Letter
News
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
Who's Who
Conference Roundup
Have You Seen?
Scholarships
Student Spotlight
Sustainability Point of View
Q&A: Dee Testa
Q&A: Will Michael
Q&A: Kathryn Quinn
Cover Story: Surya
Project: The Frenchmen Hotel
Project: OEB Breakfast Co.
Chapter Highlights
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Sponsor Index
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