Contemporary retail

Located in uptown Toronto, the Bayview Village Shopping Centre is an icon from the 1960s, a time that saw smaller community malls open in growing residential neighbourhoods across the city — many of which are now gone. In our present, a growing desire for meaningful retail experiences in tangible, local environments inspires our transformation of Andrews, a celebrated Canadian womenswear retailer with a 5,500-square-foot location inside the mall.   John Alunan While offering a large selection typical of a department store, the brand’s goal is to provide a customer experience that feels closer to that of a boutique. In service of this balance, we devised an arrangement of low-to-the-ground volumes that instill a sense... More

Introduction SHI Space, a one-stop beauty center in Shanghai, believes in instant transformations, bringing together top makeup artists, hair stylists, and fashion creatives to provide comprehensive beauty solutions. AY STUDIO 就行 Imperfect Beauty Pursuing personal beauty is an entangling journey. It demands being at peace with oneself and accepting the imperfections that make us perfect for one another. These imperfections are not mistakes; they are marks of uniqueness and badges of courage. They are not meant to be hidden but shared and celebrated. In the same way, every building has its personality, complete with imperfections. Confronting these quirks instead of fixing them offers an opportunity to create unique spaces. Embracin... More

The concept of The Hour Glass at TRX mall draws inspiration from the soft curves and natural silhouette of the human hand and wrist, translating these forms into sinuous, curvilinear walls and custom furniture. This luxury watch boutique is designed as a hidden lounge within the Rolex store, offering clients a private and bespoke experience when trying and purchasing watches from the multi-brand selection. All is Amazing All is Amazing At the heart of the space lies a sculptural sofa, its shell crafted from polished stainless steel, a tribute to the meticulous craft of watchmaking. This wristwatch-inspired centerpiece anchors the lounge, surrounded by curved architectural elements and furniture that reflect the organic forms of t... More

The investors were looking for a bold concept, which is why we decided to wink at the customers visiting the place, says Karol Pasternak, architect and partner at NOKE Architects. He refers to the latest NOKE Architect project – the unusual interior of the TAKE A LOOK optician salon in the modernized part of Warsaw's Wola district. The project was inspired by the brand's humorous name.  Piotr Maciaszek TAKE A LOOK is an optician salon with select ranges of brand-name eyeglass frames. As it has two glass storefronts on the street side, the goal of the NOKE designers was to create an interior that would tempt passers-by and entice them to step inside. It needed to feel welcoming – ensuring a satisfying environment for t... More

Hilton Washington DC National Mall, opened in April 2019, is located in the nation’s capital near the National Mall with close proximity to museums as well as to the recently developed Wharf District.  The hotel’s emphasis is to provide unique experience with contemporary interior design and cutting-edge technology that appeals to today’s tech-savvy guests. Jackie Hui + Stanford Hotels Corporation Aperture family of luminaires offers impressive photometric performance via well engineered lens/optic design in a contemporary style housing enclosure.  Different beam distribution options and fixture configurations were specified in specific areas of the project to achieve well balanced contrast and precise beam... More

Minu Athens is located inside an old neoclassical building in the center of Monastiraki. Its design synthesis is a blend of volumes with sharp materialities, dynamically introduced to a rough cell. Plants, furnishing and architecture interact in the entirety of the place, offering distinct qualities in each corner. The refined curating of design elements and art pieces define this hybrid space of retail and dining where plants remain the protagonists. ANO Atelier ANO Atelier The revealing of the materiality of its rooms accents the historical character of the space, while creating a blank canvas for new compositions. The inviting preserved facade, painted in pale colours welcomes any passenger into an urban indoor oasis. The roof... More

Architecture: Tharm ArchitectsPhotography: Leonit Ibrahimi The United Bank of Albania aims to be a bank in the Albanian market that creates transparency for the citizens, provide stability and create the feeling of unity between the bank and its clients, which are inherently connected to each other. Leonit Ibrahimi Tharm Architects have tried to convey this feeling in the interior design of the bank, aiming to create a brand identity.UBA Bank in design relies on three main elements: - (Safety) Transparency- Stability- Uniting the bank with the citizen Leonit Ibrahimi To give the feeling of transparency, light-colored wooden tables were used so that everything on the table is easily visible. A sense of transparency is very imp... More

Studio Bipolar designs a fun, interactive balloon store in the heart of Delhi’s Select City Walk MallTucked into the outside facade of Delhi’s Select City Walk Mall, this balloon store packs a lot of character and color into a small space. Designed with its limited space in mind, the store has been creatively laid out to optimize storage and streamline the checkout process without crowding the space. Anmol Wahi The most important aspect of this store is its fun, inviting design. Bright colors pop out against stark white storage units, neon signage rests on fluted panelling, and a bright blue dome set into the ceiling houses the pendant light. Straight lines have no space in this store. instead , the storage unit breaks out... More

We designed a cool and quirky retail store for a budget conscious lingerie brand.E-commerce lingerie brand Clovia aproached us to create a one of kind retail store for them in a student centric market, Sarojini Nagar. Their brand focuses on young, fashionable and budget conscious women and the retail store concept had to speak to that fact. We tried to create a space that was fun, attracted shoppers and contributed and grew the brand image.  Suryan & Dang We approached the store as an extension of a ‘girls closet’. Using fun and quirky accents over a neutral base, allowed the merchandise to stand out , as well as look fun and youthful. Customised wallpapers with fun quotes add to the stores charm. Suryan &... More

Located on the second and third floors of the Carhartt Detroit flagship store at 5800 Cass Avenue, the Carhartt Workshop is a collaborative community space conceived as part of the 132-year-old apparel company’s ongoing efforts to support and serve the hardworking and skilled tradespeople of its Detroit hometown.  Detroit-based McIntosh Poris Associates developed the design of the Workshop, which was directly informed by Carhartt’s core principles of integrity, perseverance, and hard work.  Authenticity is central to the design, which bolsters Carhartt’s present story, history, and future. Carhartt The second-floor program includes flexible meeting and gathering Community Rooms for workshops and local commu... More

Do we like to partner with socially conscientious brands that are raising the bar in the retail industry? Yes, we do. Everlane, known for exceptional quality, ethical factories, and radical transparency, has begun to selectively open more brick-and-mortar locations. When invited to work with their team on several new retail stores, our response was, “when do we begin?” Caption Initially brought on as Architect of Record, we also collaborated with Everlane on design decisions, executing their brand identity and aesthetic at new locations in Seattle and Georgetown. While there is recognizable brand consistency at every store, aspects of each location are also woven into the experiences. Both stores, for instance, were uniqu... More

For tourists, Las Vegas corners the market on excitement, bright lights and games of chance. But area planners wanted to make this a region where residents can live, work and play as well. On the edge of the city limits sits the resort community of Summerlin, regarded as one of the best places to live in the United States. It promotes a beautiful, thriving way of life while offering residents desired necessities and luxuries located in the sprawling Downtown Summerlin complex. Situated in the heart of this residential community, it offers a multitude of dining, shopping and leisure options.  Caption Caption The design challenge was creating a space that could create visual cohesion while meeting the branding needs of each re... More

The project consists of the retail store architectural design and interior design project services for the Bursa-based company Afeks, which sells building materials and home products. The project has a total area of 6.000 m2 with 3 stores and one office floor. Within the scope of the project, both the facade and all interior designs of the building were completed. A design language inspired by a combination of ‘showroom’, ‘store’, and ‘construction market’ notions has been adopted on the store floors. Store floors, with a wide range of products including white goods, kitchenware, floor coverings, sanitary ware, doors, decoration products, lighting, accessories, and hardware, offer sales services in a tot... More

A feeling beyond the hygienic whiteness of medical spaces was targeted in the design of the K Pharmacy. The design process is built upon a concept of wellness. Design guided by the motivation of being well, feeling well, and investing in your own wellness is composed of cozy, soft, and natural forms and materials. The holistic approach to health, including physical, psychological, and sociological health, become widespread in public during pandemic. Caption Caption Total space of 85 m2 is divided into two parts display space (65 m2) and service spaces (20 m2). Display space consists of medical drug selling area and non-drug pharmaceuticals display area while service spaces are laboratory, break lounge, kitchen, toilet, and storag... More