Meadow Lane "reimagines the grocery experience" at Tribeca shop

A luxury grocery store with interiors by Brooklyn designer Sarah Carpenter with a curated art program and sculptural floral displays has opened in New York City's Tribeca neighbourhood.

The space at 355 Greenwich Street was designed by Sarah Carpenter based on a brief from Meadow Lane founder and CEO Sammy Nussdorf, who aims to reimagine the modern shopping experience.

Meadow Lane grocery store interior comprising warm, textured materials like wood and plaster — The Meadow Lane interiors comprise warm, textured materials like wood and plaster

Earlier this month, Meadow Lane began welcoming shoppers who queued around the block for the opportunity to get inside and splurge on "gourmet" grocery items.

"Shoppers are craving a calm, inviting alternative to the chaos of New York City," said Nussdorf. "Every detail at Meadow Lane has been thoughtfully designed to create a modern-day sanctuary — one that fits seamlessly into daily life."

Mottled brown tiles wrap columns beside pantry goods — Mottled brown tiles wrap columns beside the pantry goods

Nussdorf and Carpenter worked together to create a warm, textured environment that's a stark departure from the glossy, sterile aesthetic typically found in grocery stores.

Mottled brown tiles wrap the columns in straight-stack patterns, complementing walnut tables and partitions that feature soft curves.

A subtly veined beige stone forms a coffee counter, while a hand-plastered dome sits overhead — A subtly veined beige stone forms the coffee counter, while a hand-plastered dome sits overhead

Subtly veined beige stone forms cafe counters, while refrigerated fresh produce displays are encased in custom sand oak shells.

Overhead, a central hand-finished plastered dome by Chris Horger of Edmundson Studio matches two other domes found across the ceiling.

Stepped stone displays with floral planters, and an artwork on the wall — A curated art program will see a rotating series of works by international artists

Dramatic floral sculptures cascade from elevated surfaces, and a particularly large piece resembling a green tornado sits against one of the street-facing windows.

A deep-blue bathroom features a light fixture from Apparatus Studio to contrast the otherwise muted palette of the main retail space.

Along with the pantry of goods, the store offers flower arrangement services and fresh blooms, and serves a curated deli menu of foods and drinks.

"We've reimagined the grocery experience by aiming to offer just one best-in-class brand per packaged goods category, each meticulously chosen for taste and quality," Nussdorf said.

A dramatic floral sculpture sits in a window — A tornado-shaped floral sculpture sits in one of the windows

Meadow Lane's art collection is curated by Sophia Cohen of Siren Projects and Creative Art Partners, who will select a rotating series of works from international artists to be presented in the store.

Pieces by Los Angeles-based artist Shaina McCoy, Barcelona-based artist Michael Swaney, and American artist Joe Bradley are amongst the highlights from the debut curation.

"This may be the first-ever curated art program for a luxury grocer," said Creative Art Partners co-founder and CEO Brian Ludlow.

Bathroom decorated in deep blue with yellow flowers beside the sink — In contrast to the muted tones of the retail space, the bathroom is decorated in deep blue

Carpenter's previous studio Carpenter + Mason, which she co-founded with Horger, was behind the interiors of a dark-hued ramen restaurant, a Usonian-informed eatery and a cafe that fronted a secret subterranean bar – all in New York.

Other grocery stores with notable interiors include Wine and Eggs, a neighbourhood spot in LA's Atwater Village with custom-made furniture and details that nod to Parisian cafes and Italian tobacconists.

The photography is by Matthew Kappas.

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