# Post Office Bakeries The Margot Craft Bakery in London is in a Converted Post Office Location By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-bakery References: [lucytauber](http://www.lucytauber.co.uk/portfolio/margot-craft-bakery-london) & [margotbakery](http://www.margotbakery.co.uk/about/) Cities around the world are undergoing an intense level of change, which is evident with projects like the Margot Craft Bakery that look to [repurpose old storefronts into something new](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lina-stores-1). The Bakery is located in East Finchley in London and takes the [retail location of a post office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-mail-shop) in a bid to create a new space that's modern, inviting and that harkens to yesteryear. The design of the Bakery is the work of architect Lucy Tauber and looks to maintain a close connection with the design of past, while helping to infuse a healthy dose of modernism. The final result is a storefront that fits well with the local community. The Margot Craft Bakery was created by Michelle Eshkeri who is the founder and also head baker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposing Storefronts:** Repurposing old storefronts to create new, modern, and inviting spaces. - **Mixing Past and Present Design:** Maintaining a connection with past design while infusing a healthy dose of modernism. - **Community-centric Retail:** Creating storefronts that fit well with the local community. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Exploring opportunities to repurpose old storefronts for new bakery establishments. - **Architecture:** Designing spaces that seamlessly blend past and present design elements. - **Retail:** Creating community-centric storefronts that resonate with local consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-bakery.md) - [Exquisite Bakery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastis-de-belm.md) - [Contemporary Bakery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakery-in-panama-city.md) - [Lebanese Food-Inspired Bakery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-breads.md) - [Heritage Interior Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnaby-shop.md) - [Sustainable Dine-In Panama Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krume-bcker.md) - [Converted Concrete Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerihu.md) - [Light-Filled Gluten-Free Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuba-bakery.md) - [Modern Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-postmark-hotel.md)