Modern retail design

What if products were treated like art? Collected rather than consumed, archived rather than displayed, experienced rather than sold. Over the years, AIM Architecture and HARMAY have worked closely to redefine what a store can be, moving beyond retail to create spaces that foster curiosity, community, and cultural exchange. HARMAY, a pioneering beauty retailer known for its unconventional warehouse aesthetic and curated approach, has built a loyal following by turning shopping into a process of exploration. Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Located in Beijing’s Hopson One Mall, the new HARMAY flagship continues this dialogue. The project interrogates one of the most utilitarian spaces of the art world—the sto... More

Located in the centre of Paris, the bistronomic space YPSELI is a joint restaurant and deli designed by Trail Practice. The project occupies the ground floor of a historic Beaux-Arts 19th-century building at the 2nd arrondissement, in walking distance from the foodie hub on Rue Montorgueil. The restaurant bridges the expertise of TRAIL on Greek hospitality architecture with the high design and dining expectations of the Parisian market. The Social Food The Social Food The Social Food The Social Food The Social Food The Social Food A Contemporary Intervention within a Historic Setting The three co-founders Syméon Kamsizoglou, Delphine Pique and chef Fragiskos Dandoulakis, partnered with the Athens-based... More

Landini Associates has reunited with T2, over a decade on from their first collaboration, to deliver a new concept store at Melbourne Central. The project is the first stage in a reinvention of the brand ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2026. Trevor Mein Steeped in History – Tea Beats FashionLandini Associates and T2 first worked together in 2014, on the company’s HQ, their Australian retail formats, and the brand’s first international stores in London and New York. Celebrated for celebrated for “rethinking the tea house for a new generation”, that work received global recognition, including the prestigious Retail Design Institute of America’s International Store of the Year award. The project famou... More

Aila Lifestyle, a boutique dedicated to homeware and lifestyle objects, presents an immersive retail experience crafted by Saccal Design House. Spanning approximately 100 square meters with an impressive 8-meter ceiling height, the space called for a design that maximized both function and aesthetics. Mohammad Taqi Ashkanani At the core of the design concept is an emphasis on lightness and brightness—a client-driven vision that materializes through a palette of soft hues and a dynamic layout that seamlessly integrates a mezzanine level for offices and storage while maintaining a fluid retail display below. Mohammad Taqi Ashkanani The designers unified the vertical space with a striking yet cohesive intervention: white alum... More

When heading towards this coffee bar, the first thing that catches your eye is the beautifully designed curved back bar. It's not just any ordinary bar; it's a masterpiece of steel and antique brass-plated decorative wire mesh that defines the space with elegance and functionality. The coffee shop's open concept, complemented by this unique centerpiece, adds a touch of sophistication while cleverly adding a backdrop to the appliances defining the space. Banker Wire Banker Wire The spotlight of this backsplash feature is the Banker TXZ-3 decorative woven wire mesh. This wire mesh was manufactured to size and then plated in an antique brass finish to contrast the black steel frame but tie in the warmth of the counter. Banker Wir... More

BRH+ signs the architectural project for the new headquarters of the historic Turin bookstore, a reference point for international publishing since its foundation in 1872. The studio is also entrusted with the redesign of the bookstore’s visual identity. The new premises are located inside the Galleria Subalpina, an elegant 19th-century passage connecting Piazza Castello and Piazza Carlo Alberto, in the heart of the city's historic centre. © pepe fotografia © pepe fotografia Founded back in 1872 under the name of Libreria Beuf, Luxemburg Bookstore has traversed more than a century of history. From being a small shop in post-unification Turin, it has become an essential point of reference for all lovers of books, c... More

Rather than organizing the store areas by single brands or by typology, we intend to shuffle brands and items in order to create visuals and possibility of combining different items from different brands, enhancing the buyer’s experience and the potential amount of purchases. Therefore the shop would be made of different volumes and clusters rather than surfaces and open spaces.  Lapis Bureau (LxB) Lapis Bureau (LxB) Lapis Bureau (LxB) Architectural elements are separating the spaces and at the same time host different items in “fashion island” : clothes, accessories, wearables, shoes, scarves, hats, etc., displayed next to each others. Lapis Bureau (LxB) Lapis Bureau (LxB) Vertical surf... More

Wondering why a pharmacy needs to look and feel like every other pharmacy led Next Door Pharmacy to an epiphany. The independent Baltimore pharmacy focuses on delivering customized services, so they broke from the status quo to offer a unique, second to none experience. Tom Holdsworth Critical to this concept, the space offers a fresh take on the classic typology of the pharmacy by dissolving the delineation between over-the-counter and prescription areas. Visual connectivity between pharmacists and patients facilitates the mission to provide friendly, fast and personalized service. The minimalist architecture of the store declutters the otherwise busy visual impact of the many displayed products. To create a simple, clean yet playfu... More