Head architect

Topline is a Seattle based shoe design company that supplies US and European markets as diverse as Jay Z’s Rocawear brand and Payless. Their main production base is Southern and Eastern China and HEAD has worked with Topline to provide cutting edge design and administration premises over a period of ten years. Following a renovation of their existing sample production factory in Dongguan, China , HEAD assisted in the selection of an existing factory complex and then designed a new centralised centre that would allow the streamlining of their prototyping process within one site. While much of the accommodation schedule was standard – design sample factory, showrooms, dormitories, offices, cafeteria etc. - we were keen to infuse a po... More

HEAD created a new brand for Shamwari in this 1500 sqft luxury store. Large displays illustrate the process of diamond prospecting, mining and cutting. Incorporating the history of South African diamonds the concept authenticates the brand and tradition of diamond production. Custom-built display cases incorporate LED lighting to reduce cabinet temperature while retaining correct display lighting levels. More