Last month, a group of trade enthusiasts visited Germany's prettiest supermarket in Nauen, a suburb of Berlin. This must-see is an entirely new supermarket experience. It is 2,500 m2 of sustainability and innovation, and the concept is built around the Sustainable Supermarket of the Future theme.
Dutch architectural firm JDV International was tasked with designing a sustainable wooden building with an interior that supports its shopping function. For this project, sustainability means 'less, but better,' and it emphasizes the materials' natural beauty with no unnecessary decor. The focus was on four essential factors: transportation, ecological footprint, circularity, and lifespan. The project also serves as an example for Dutch supermarket formulas.
In keeping with these sustainable goals, the store installed special refrigerators that use a closed water circuit for cooling. The freezers and coolers are designed to be removable so that Edeka can move them when necessary. Edeka can, thus, change the layout without compromising functionality.
This is, undoubtedly, the most beautiful supermarket in Germany. Using plenty of wood gives it a warm appearance both inside and out. The formula's ample space for entrepreneurship is distinctive. The store offers a wide range of local products, sharing each one's story. It is spacious with lots of parking; that is much needed, given this supermarket's extensive catchment area. This project is truly state-of-the-art and well worth a visit. The photos speak for themselves.
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Jeroen van der Weerd
Bureau van der Weerd
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