The owner of The Big O Doughnuts contracted Io LandArch to help renovate the façade of an existing building. A portion of the building will be used for donut shop, while the remaining portion will be rented out to other commercial spaces. Io came up with creative ideas to transform the façade of the building, which will be translated by James Derby Architects for working drawings for implementation. We based our design on sugary donuts to inspire softness and design elements integrated with modern forms. Sprinkles cut in cast iron, rounded entries, and wood cladding give the building a modern and appealing façade.

Our first set of designs were contemporary and angular, with softening elements of color and material.