Till area with recycled acrylic countertop from Durat, brick wall, white tile wall at the bank with chalkboard menus, shelving and stored bagels.

Bake Shop Recovery

Closing the loop

What happens when stores need to rip out and refurbish their existing interiors? If it's easy to buy and install materials, it should be just as simple to reclaim and reuse them. During the refit of a bakery the Durat counter with a few scratches from years of use, Guerilla Cast get in touch to explore recovery with Material Rescue. 

After returning inspecting the till counter, the structure is inspected for quality, with the internals still in great shape, perfect for reuse in a new project. Skilled trades refinish and polish the surface, restoring its smooth and durable finish. With some care and maintenance, pieces made with materials like this can go back into circulation, reducing waste. Every rescue project highlights the ongoing value of materials their potential beyond single use, and demonstrates what’s possible when design starts with end-of-life responsibility. Through takeback and reuse, Material Rescue helps designers, makers and clients keep valuable materials in use for longer, creating design-led environmental impact.

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Project

Bakery store Recovery

Design and build

Guerilla Cast

Rescue Partners

Guerilla Cast + Surface Matter

Application

Till Counter

Material

Durat D0050-04

Location

Midlands, UK

Photography

Lolo Mathema + Simon Preece

Durat counter collected ready for refurb, showing counter carcass substrate
Durat counter rescued from Steamhouse Bagels, showing surface wear and scratches ahead of the refurbishment.
Reclaimed counter, showing surface wear and scratches before refurb
Skilled fabricators sanding the reclaimed Durat surface to restore its smooth, durable finish.
Skilled fabricators repairing and sanding out scratches
Refinished Durat surface being sprayed with a solid surface shine easy-to-apply spray polish that helps maintain Durat surfaces. Its streak free, soft to touch and leave surface restored to a satin finish.
Rejuvenating polish to help maintain a silky finish
Close-up of the reclaimed Durat counter showing its satin  finish and speckled texture after polishing.
Close-up of the reclaimed Durat counter restored to a satin finish
Polished Durat countertop after restoration, ready for reuse in a new project as part of the Material Rescue programme.
Polished Durat countertop after restoration, ready for reuse in a new project