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Retail architecture

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

Project • By Architects’ Studio • Shopping Centres

Cascavelle Shopping Mall

Located on the west coast of Mauritius, the extension of Cascavelle Shopping Mall rethinks the conventional retail model as an open, vibrant destination shaped by architecture, landscape and community. Conceived as more than a place for commerce, the project creates an environment where people can gather, explore, dine and spend time throughout the day and into the evening. Architects Studio Ltd Architects Studio Ltd Architects Studio Ltd Architects Studio Ltd Drawing inspiration from the scale and atmosphere of a tropical village, the masterplan is organised as a network of shaded pedestrian streets, generous verandahs, landscaped plazas and open-air terraces. Retail, dining, leisure and public spaces are woven togethe... More

Project • By TRAIL [practice] • Shops

Ypseli Restaurant

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

Project • By RMMSH • Shops

Nude Story store

 A fashion house, a digital gallery or a palazzo from Italian furniture catalogues? We wanted to unite all three themes in the new flagship Nude Story on Kuznetsky Most. All these 3 trends are united by grand and inspiring architecture, airy layouts and high ceilings. For the flagship-store the brand has chosen a building from 1899 - the profitable house of A.S.Khomyakov at the intersection of Kuznetsky Most and Petrovka. The boutique is divided into 4 halls: 2 halls are given for retail space among which there is the main front hall with digital chandelier and a small lounge zone, the third one is for the cash desk area with media panels in the windows and 4x metre onyx cash desk, the fourth hall is a fitting area. It was also possib... More

Project • By NUQUE arquitetura • Restaurants

Krispy Kreme

Bringing the first store of the iconic American brand Krispy Kreme to Brazil globally recognized for its fresh donuts and strong emotional connection with customers was a challenge that required more than simply setting up a point of sale. Caption Caption The goal was to create a unique space that combined factory, store, and brand experience right on Avenida Juscelino Kubitschek, one of the most prestigious areas of São Paulo. Caption Caption It was essential to translate Krispy Kreme’s global identity for the Brazilian audience, preserving iconic elements such as the “Hot Now” sign, the visibility of the production line, and highly Instagrammable environments. All of this had to be adapted to... More

Project • By CLOU architects • Shopping Centres

Raffles City Beijing

CapitaLand’s 150,000 sqm retail, office, residential apartment and hotel mixed-use complex is part of our client’s award-winning global brand in Beijing’s Dongzhimen. Caption Caption Caption Caption The design composition integrates the volumes of the primary functions creating a legible integrated whole. The five-story retail podium hosts a naturally lit enclosure and glass ‘Crystal Lotus’ as its defining centrepiece. Caption Caption Caption Caption More
Aerial View of Starfish Beach Resort
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Interlocked Infinity Lagoon
Open Amphitheatre in Central Plaza
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Project • By SOG design • Commercial Landscape

Starfish Beach Resort

Starfish is a masterplan project that combines residential, retail, and hospitality within a verdant 58-hectare haven in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, amidst unspoiled coastal and green landscapes. Tucked adjacent to the famous Starfish Beach, this initiative pays homage to nature's most exquisite gifts. Adopting a vernacular and tropical design, we crafted an environment where every detail evokes the essence of an idyllic getaway. At the heart of Starfish lies an ambitious vision – to create a premier beach and holiday destination in Phu Quoc, a second home of unparalleled allure and a vibrant retail experience. We are introducing a range of unique features and initiatives, the first of their kind in Vietnam, that will make Starfish an unpara... More

News • News • 23 May 2024

Storefront in Amsterdam by Dok architecten features sculpted facade of hand-molded bricks

The Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana has opened a store in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat retail district. The distinctive facade, designed by locally-based Dok architecten, draws inspiration from the image of a 'tough lady on high heels.' The facade's design incorporates sloping surfaces to create a dynamic play of shadows, achieving a balance of strength and elegance. According to Dok architecten, the robust figure of the woman transfers her power to the 'long legs' of the base, which then rest on very narrow 'high heels' on the ground. Arjen Schmitz Arjen Schmitz Dok architecten This striking envelope is crafted from traditional hand-molded bricks, baked in an old ring kiln. The bricks were assembled i... More

Project • By nextoffice • Shopping 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 HYLE design studio • Shops

Hermina Athens

Hermina Athens shop is designed to feel like a sanctuary; a place that feels like a home and a magical place at the same time. The HYLE and Hermina collaboration was a journey to create the dream boutique for the owner, which aspires to be more than an architecturally perfect space for her. It is a place destined to express the essence of the Hermina brand, communicate the craft of jewelry making and showcase the created collections. ANO Atelier ANO Atelier The project’s challenge was to materialize the character and identity of the brand. Choosing all-natural materials was the immediate response to this brief, producing a space characterized by a fluid tactility. The idea of forging a primitive or cave-like space came to m... More

Project • By GRID architects and GRID interiors • Apartments

10 George Street

10 George Street was completed for Canary Wharf Group’s rental platform Vertus. The first of three build-to-rent developments to arrive on the Wood Wharf Estate, it provides 327 homes, new retail spaces and shared amenities for residents. © Jack Hobhouse The building’s podium and tower are two distinct elements with the podium block, clad in stone, helping to create a legible human scale facing onto George Street and the water’s edge. Fronting onto Canary Wharf’s South Dock, GRID Architects’ bold design has a strong urban presence suited to the prominent location in Wood Wharf, east of Canary Wharf. The masterplan for Wood Wharf was designed by Allies and Morrison – the intention for this devel... More

Project • By Akin Atelier • Shops

Poho

Akin Atelier have designed an experience-driven space for Poho Double Bay, setting a new pace for excellence in the world of floral retail. Drawing inspiration from ephemeral land artists Andy Goldsworthy & Robert Smithson, the spatial design is an immersive framework to capture the changing rhythms of the store landscape; offering a place to experience, linger, and observe.  Dave Wheeler Materiality & tone is an oscillation of contrasts; Delicate / Robust. Ephemeral / Lasting. Growing / Grounded. A dialogue between the evanescent beauty of stems and buds, and the slow patina of the manmade framework that surrounds them.  Swathed in a mix of icy blues and sandy neutrals, the store’s material palette is compos... More

Project • By Studio Bipolar • Shops

BalloonKraft Store

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

Project • By Buchan • Offices

Pentridge Village

The former Pentridge Prison site is set to transform into a vibrant and sustainable urban village that celebrates the rich cultural history of the infamous gaol. The design blends the old with the new. Buchan’s design for the retail and entertainment component combines heritage buildings with thoughtful, contemporary design. The goal is to invigorate an important historical asset to create a shopping centre and community piazza featuring a retail and laneway dining precinct and represent the scale and character of the well-known prison. Caption The sustainable and adaptive reuse of ‘A’ Division uses form and materiality as a tribute to the old Pentridge. This will preserve its historic integrity, including the famou... More

Project • By Bergmeyer • Shops

Wilson Sporting Goods NYC Pop-Up Experience

Founded in 1914, Wilson’s iconic brand has consistently shaped the world of sports through developments and advancements in sporting goods and gear. Their products can be found across the globe and in the hands of some of the greatest athletes at the top of their sporting leagues. And perhaps most iconic is their role and ubiquity in tennis. So, as a tie-in to the 2021 U.S. Open, Wilson looked to create a partner experience in the City that strove to capture the energy and excitement of that marquee event. Richard Cadan Photography To bring Wilson’s vision to fruition, Bergmeyer was enlisted to lead the collaboration with the Wilson creative team to create a distinctive experience; part museum, part lab, part lounge, and p... More

Project • By Bergmeyer • Shops

Everlane

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