Design retail

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about design retail

Project • By asap/ adam sokol architecture practiceShopping Centres

Spring Park

In a moment of decline in urban foot traffic, this project was tasked with reconsidering what a new urban retail destination might look like.  Considering the importance of “experience” as an attractor, and considering the programmatic need to build up, the question became how to attract visitors both to the site, as well as up through its levels. asap/ adam sokol architecture practice Recognizing the immersive quality of outdoor sun-drenched plantings as being quintessential to LA, the project draws on the timeless ideal of a “hanging garden” by deploying a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, hardscapes and greenscapes, and a lyrical, spiraling red stair to draw eyes and feet upward.   asap/ adam so... More

Project • By nextofficeShopping Centres

Bijou Shop in Tehran Grand Bazaar

When we were commissioned with the interior design of this jewelry store, we contemplated how to create a unique showroom that would possess both distinctive elements and an integrated unity, while providing an innovative space for visitors to explore. Parham Taghioff Majid Jahangiri The main concept of the design is as if thousands of years of gold discovery are revealed in a single moment. In response to the excessive and chaotic nature of neighboring shops, we created a dual contrast between glow and darkness, fuss and silence, cubic stone slabs with straight and sharp cuts, and organic cavities on rough surfaces and corners. It is as if along a narrow and dark corridor, the store’s walls have thickened, and irregular sc... More

Project • By Avamposti ArchitetturaRestaurants

MISCUSI Milano | C.C. Merlata Bloom

The locationInaugurated in November 2023, Merlata Bloom Milano constitutes the urban connection link between two of the most important urban regeneration projects in Milan, Mind and Uptown, with the declared aim of re-establishing the transformation of the north-west quadrant of the city of Milan in a sustainable way . The area was purchased in 2019. The building was built in record time, during the years of the pandemic, immediately aiming for Breeam sustainability certification, an evaluation protocol that implies an integrated design policy, the sustainable choice of materials , the creation of efficient systems. Federica Dattilo The building was designed by CallisonRTKL (CRTKL), while the municipal and executive project was carrie... More

Project • By Avamposti ArchitetturaRestaurants

Berberè Rimini | Via Tempio Malatestiano 30

The locationThe restaurant is located at the intersection of via Tempio Malatestiano and via Giordano Bruno, on the ground floor of a building spread over three floors. The Malatesta Temple to which the street takes its name is more commonly referred to as the Duomo. Completely renovated under the lordship of Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, with the contribution of artists such as Leon Battista Alberti, Matteo de' Pasti, Agostino di Duccio and Piero della Francesca. Although incomplete, it is the key work of the Rimini Renaissance and one of the most significant architectures of the Italian fifteenth century. Federica Dattilo The property is adjacent to the palace built in the early sixteenth century (1506) "Palazzo Lettimi". (historic... More

Project • By Studio INTUShops

Shookit TLV

The purpose of the design concept developed for the brand was to create a seamless customer experience between the digital and physical stores. The planning and design are made according to the customers’ wants and needs and is carefully curated to bring an enjoyable shopping experience.   The received brief talked about planning a branch in a central location in Tel Aviv that would represent the brand's values, stand out and be experiential to customers, convey the values of innovation and high aesthetics, the uncompromising attention to detail that the company advocates and convey the passion and connection to the worlds of Israeli agriculture. zahi kibnstiin zahi kibnstiin zahi kibnstiin The design concept mo... More

Project • By One Fine Day Studio & PartnersShops

STARRYE

STARRYE, the name of the brand means shining image of starlight. The eternity of the starry star is the way for the brand to express themselves and explore idealism. Just as stars symbolize a beautiful night, STARRYE is the song of time, the power of serene flight that pierces through the night. YUUUUNSTUDIO This clothing store designed by One Fine Day Studio & Partners(refer to as ofD) is the brand image store of STARRYE, which is located in the west of Hangzhou. Based on the concept of time, ofD employs light as a material to shape an architectural image that is vibrant and captivating. This approach breathes life into the building, allowing for the seamless integration of fashion identity and the essence of the surrounding comm... More

Project • By SpacesmithShops

Talbott & Arding Cheese and Provisions

Spacesmith was retained by the highly regarded purveyors of gourmet food, Mona Talbott and Kate Arding, to transform an existing 7,500 sf warehouse into a new food production facility and retail space. Talbott & Arding prepare nearly everything they sell with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The goal was to create a transparent space with the kitchen as the focal point to allow patrons to watch the team in action. Our team sought to imbue the design with the same characteristics and values as the food: high-quality, simple, and wholesome – unpretentious and beautiful. Another goal for this adaptive reuse project was to use as much recycled material as possible. Photo credit: Annie Schlechter Photo credit: Annie Sc... More

Project • By DesignsmithShops

La Marquise, Raffles

The design concept of La Marquise draws inspiration from refined elegance with a monochromatic theme of rich brown hues and glamorous brass accents. Glistening brass fixtures and textured walls, create an alluring ambiance, showcasing the beauty of the jewellery.  Caption Caption The captivating centrepiece and chandelier catch the eye, setting this store apart. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, customers are drawn into a polished and attractive design that exudes opulence and allure. Caption Caption More

Project • By Avamposti ArchitetturaRestaurants

Berberè Bologna Porta Saragozza

The locationThe restaurant, which overlooks the Piazza di Porta Saragozza in Bologna, is part of the ancient Falansterio complex of the city. Over the years it has hosted various functions, from the bus depot and repair shop to some catering and entertainment venues. Caption It was divided into an entrance, which in the old Falansterio project was a public portico, a kitchen area with related warehouses located in a raised area and a more recently built room that overlooks the garden and which housed the bar and all the customer services. Caption The projectThe spaces have been completely redesigned. The kitchen, separated by large windows, has been inserted into the large room and is also visible to the public from the garden.... More

Project • By NDA design studioShops

SORTAGE 2.0

NDA Design Studio is pleased to present an updated version of the multi-brand store SORTAGE. This project, six months after the successful launch of the first store, represents something more ambitious and bold. With the same committed style, the new SORTAGE 2.0 is ready to amaze and inspire its customers. Dmitry Suvorov Dmitry Suvorov Caption The main task in creating SORTAGE 2.0 was to maintain the brand's recognizability while improving and expanding the store's representation. We achieved this goal by using as much of the commercial equipment from the first store as possible. These elements, such as display racks, cube tables, and fluorescent green shelves from NDA Design Studio, were skillfully restored and redistribute... More

Project • By Avamposti ArchitetturaRestaurants

Berberè Porta Palazzo

The restaurant is located in via Bellezia 24, between Piazza della Repubblica and piazza Emanuele Filiberto, where the largest open market in Europe is held. The building that houses the restaurant is part of the third Baroque extension of the historic district of Porta Palazzo, which faithfully reproduced the Juvarrian design of the north-west part throughout the 18th century. Caption Caption The project is the result of the union of two previously separate buildings, developed over 3 floors. An effective structural intervention, through a process by subtraction, involved the elimination of all the stairs present, creating a single vertical connection, in order to define unique and airy environments, more suitable for the use of... More

Project • By PlaC ArchitectureShops

Luca Faloni Milano

This store is part of a wider re-thinking of Luca Faloni’s boutiques worldwide. Alongside this store our office is also working on other openings such as Stockholm, Miami, London and Munich. All of the stores will be equipped with the same display system customized according to the client’s needs. Each store will be characterized in finishes, colors and details based on their location. Lorenzo Zandri The store project, located at the ground floor of a building designed by the great Italian architect Piero Portaluppi, was inspired from his the decoration designs and building masterpieces. Lorenzo Zandri The fixtures are realized in walnut veneer, metal structures, Lasa Verde marble tops and boiserie panels cladded wit... More

Project • By Lascia La SciaShowrooms

Domal Showroom, Milan

Domal, a brand of the Hydro group, opens the doors of its new showroom in Milan: a permanent space where you can discover the innovations in aluminum for the sustainable building envelope, such as windows, sliding doors and curtain walls. Partners of the exhibition space are also: WICONA, Axalta, Weese, Wuerth.  Take s.r.l The project, conceived by the Milanese creative studio LASCIA la SCIA, undermines the idea of a technical-functional exhibition approach in favor of an experiential journey with a high emotional and scenographic impact. The aim is to  accompany the visitor to discover the products inside of a welcoming environment, with a Nordic and informal atmosphere.  Take s.r.l The showroom has also been des... More

Project • By 10 DesignOffices

MIXC SUNGANG

International architecture practice 10 Design (part of Egis Group) has successfully converted a former warehouse site into a retail-gastronomy destination, marking an important milestone for the ongoing transformation of the Sungang industrial area. Photos by SeilaoJiong Photography 10 Design was commissioned to reimagine the site into a 78,890sqm retail and F&B space topped with two Grade-A office towers. As part of the urban regeneration plan, the masterplan also includes residential and serviced apartment towers, resettlement housing and public amenities. Photos by SeilaoJiong Photography Photos by SeilaoJiong Photography Jointly led by two Design Principals, Ted Givens and Chin Yong Ng, the concept for this new deve... More

Project • By LTDFOffices

Coast to Coast Experience Centre

Every experience centre's design vocabulary reflects the nature of work that happens within. Designing commercial spaces to display construction materials requires an indirect design approach that can capture the essence of the brand. The brand office and experience centre for Coast-to-Coast, India’s leading brand that caters to the architectural millwork and wood veneer needs of the architecture and design industry, conveys a unique brand narrative through its interior design. Tushar Garg Located in Gurugram’s Grand Mall, this space is the first flagship experience centre of Coast-To-Coast. The design brief to LTDF for the experience centre and design studio (collectively comprising 3600 SQ FT) was to create tactfully pla... More