corrugated metal interiors reinvent vegetable storage fridge into hospitality space

corrugated metal interiors reinvent vegetable storage fridge into hospitality space

Yellow Architects turns a storage fridge into a hospitality space

 

Meshek by Yellow Architects is the adaptive reuse of a former vegetable storage fridge into a contemporary hospitality space. The project reinterprets the existing industrial structure through a restrained material palette and precise architectural interventions, balancing references to the building’s original function with updated spatial requirements.

 

Corrugated metal wall cladding is introduced as a direct reference to the former refrigeration units, preserving the industrial character of the space. This is complemented by exposed lighting systems and polished concrete flooring, which reinforce the utilitarian logic of the original structure. Natural light is used to temper the material hardness, introducing contrast and improving spatial comfort. A centrally positioned dining table organizes the interior and establishes the space as a site for gathering and social exchange. Rather than erasing the building’s past, the design retains and reinterprets its material and spatial identity, allowing the former storage facility to operate as a contemporary hospitality environment while remaining legible as an industrial structure adapted for new use.

corrugated metal interiors reinvent vegetable storage fridge into industrial hospitality space
all images courtesy of Yellow Architects

 

 

Industrial materials preserve former storage fridge’s character

 

The intervention prioritizes minimal structural alteration, allowing the existing building to remain the primary spatial framework. New elements are introduced selectively and with clear distinction from the original frame, reinforcing the reading of the space as an adapted industrial structure rather than a complete reinvention. Through this approach, Meshek project by design studio Yellow Architects maintains the legibility of the former cold-storage facility while accommodating contemporary hospitality functions, positioning reuse and continuity as central design strategies.

corrugated metal interiors reinvent vegetable storage fridge into industrial hospitality space
Meshek by Yellow Architects adapts a former vegetable storage fridge into a contemporary hospitality space

corrugated metal interiors reinvent vegetable storage fridge into industrial hospitality space
corrugated metal wall cladding references the building’s original refrigeration units

corrugated metal interiors reinvent vegetable storage fridge into industrial hospitality space
industrial materials are retained to preserve the character of the former cold-storage facility

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Developer for SWFL