The Texas grocery giant’s newest store is located on the former site of the Nutty Brown Café & Amphitheatre, a famed music venue in southwest Austin.
Originally, the site was home Nutty Brown Mills, which served as a flour mill and candy shop. The design elements throughout the 107,000sq ft store highlight the heritage of the iconic location, including the use of materials such as red brick from the original brick oven used at Nutty Brown Café.
The H-E-B design team also designed a mural near the store’s entrance that celebrates the site’s history. It includes vintage photography and colorful iconography inspired by original signage such as the blue “Welcome” awning and the Cowboy neon sign.
“This is a special store at an iconic site and we are excited to preserve and showcase the history of such an important landmark as well as provide a unique shopping experience our loyal customers will be proud of for decades to come,” said Sarah Longoria, Top Store Leader, Nutty Brown H-E-B.
The exterior design embraces the Hill Country aesthetic of the locale. Two entry towers and a large section of windows above the checkout area allow for an abundance of natural light, and several native trees were added to the landscape.
