Retail design

K-Beauty continues to grow, with increasing global and domestic interest.In particular, visitors to Korea now engage with everyday beauty experiences—such as hair salons, dermatology clinics, and beauty brand pop-ups—as key parts of their travel itineraries. Beauty is no longer just a service, but has become a distinct form of travel experience.This shift extends beyond international visitors, reflecting a broader cultural trend in which people seek to make each day feel meaningful, accumulating moments that enrich the density of everyday life. Yongjoon Choi Yongjoon Choi Yongjoon Choi Yongjoon Choi Yongjoon Choi Located in Hannam-dong, a district frequently visited by international tourists, SEOUL... More

As part of the repositioning of 1125 17th Street in Denver, the lobby introduces a refined, hospitality-driven experience designed to attract modern tenants. The entry sequence emphasizes openness, light, and material continuity, creating a seamless transition from the outside to the interior. A focal point of this design is a custom installation of flexible wire mesh, featuring Banker Wire Dune 40100 pattern in mahogany brown powder coat, spanning the street-facing entry, reception backdrop, and ceiling plane. Banker Wire Flexible Wire Mesh at the FacadeAt the exterior threshold, the Dune 40100 flexible wire mesh acts as a semi-transparent facade element, reinforcing the portal-inspired entry. Its open structure allows light and visi... More

Minas Kosmidis Architects was asked to undertake the redesign of the Oro e Ora Printezis store, a 50 m2 space in the center of Athens, which trades in the business of new and second-hand luxury watches. Starting with the inspiration around the linearity of time and the circularity of a watch, the design principles were based on straight lines broken by circular elements. Kim Powell Kim Powell Kim Powell Kim Powell Upon entering the store, the visitor is met by an elongated marble table on their left, which serves for the presentation of the products, while a bookcase is placed behind it, along the height of the left wall, part of which functions as a display that also houses various objects, working as a form of cabine... More

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

The basic function of a showroom is to show “someone” what the target is. The target is sometimes a brand product, and sometimes the brand itself. The showroom we designed this time is a place to show the brand itself, “Hansol HomeDeco” to “designers”. Established as a company that produces MDF, “Hansol HomeDeco” is a company and brand that has been developing and producing various interior finishing materials such as furniture boards and flooring for 30 years. Considering that “Hansol,” the holding company of “Hansol HomeDeco,” is a company that operates based on the paper industry, the history of “Hansol Home Deco” is much longer. Dongkyu Kim Dong... More

 Project name: MEREArchitects: Anton Lysko, Anastasia ZaytsevaProject location: Pokrovka st. 8 Moscow, 101000, Russian Federation Photo: Polina PoludkinaStylist: Asya RzhevskayaCompletion Year: 2024Area: 200 sqm Polina Poludkina Polina Poludkina  MERÉ, translated from Latin, means pure, perfect, real. When creating this project, we wanted to convey exactly this meaning. In the interior, we used only monochrome colors: white walls, a gray floor, and black rails that create rhythm within the space, unifying the entire composition.Upon entering the boutique, the first room features a large podium that breaks the geometry of the long, narrow space, visually inviting visitors to walk along it and explore the... More

In the pedestrian heart of Padua, Essentia redefines the concept of a showroom through an intervention that works on spatial continuity and the expressive power of surfaces. The project moves beyond simple commercial display to create a unified organism, where cement resin, stone, and wood become architectural matter that guides the visitor from the public dimension of the ground floor toward the immersive and intimate dimension of the basement. The entrance welcomes the client into a space that becomes an urban scenography. The reception stands out as a monolithic volume in travertine: a tectonic presence that organizes flows and acts as the first material manifesto, directing the gaze toward the hall. Here, the environment is rhythmicall... 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

“Building on the design approach from our previous collaboration with the client, we centred our narrative around the themes of nature and wellness. The client's dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle is reflected through the incorporation of organic forms and a colour scheme inspired by natural elements.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro “By integrating bespoke elements, biophilic design, and acoustic considerations, we created a cohesive space that not only celebrates the client's brand but also fosters a sense of community, growth, and harmony between customers and employees.” - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Bricksbegin Bricksbegin Bricksbegin Bricksbegin T... More

In the heart of Murcia’s Gran Vía, Profusa redefines the concept of a showroom. What was once a commercial space is now transformed into a hybrid environment, halfway between office, residence, and meeting place. The city’s bustle fades as soon as you cross the threshold: light, calm, and serenity take center stage. Pedro Noguera The project is organized around a central gesture: a vertical wall of light that spans both floors and acts as a backbone. This intervention not only connects the levels and distributes natural clarity into the interior, but also gives the showroom an iconic presence in the city, visible from the street itself. The transparency of the façade and the spatial continuity reinforce this... More

Located in the new Google headquarters, the Store is designed to activate curiosity and educate the public about the company’s hardware offerings and design process. A sinuous, spine-like sculptural installation winds through the space, providing a 120-foot-long continuous interactive display. With a focus on human physiology and interaction, the spine engages the user at multiple heights and scales to promote discovery with drawers to open, informative visual graphics, and 3D interactive displays. Adam Rouse Mark Wickens The Store is a primary hub where people from all over the world can visit, interact with products, and learn more about the company’s design process, ethos, and production methods. The surrounding co... More

Redefining retail: Andy Matthews Studio’s design for Edinburgh running store blends culture, community and commerce. Jim Stephenson Interval, an independent running specialist and community hub in Edinburgh, brought Andy Matthews Studio – the London architecture practice responsible for Tracksmith’s flagship UK store – on board to design the brand’s home base on Easter Road. Jim Stephenson  Working collaboratively with Interval, the intention was to make the most of the modest budget with a functional, hard-working store emblematic of the brand’s values – community, honesty and simplicity.  Jim Stephenson “It wasn’t about creating a white-box retail experience... 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

Located in Gainesville, Florida, The Good Pour transforms the traditional retail experience by combining premium wine and spirits with a mission to give back. This 2,600-square-foot retail store empowers customers to make an impact by donating a portion of every purchase to a charity of their choice. Little reimagined the space by updating finishes, redesigning the layout, and incorporating branded graphics and signage to create a distinctive, mission-driven environment. The project seamlessly integrates aesthetics and philanthropy, resulting in a functional and inspiring destination that encourages customers to shop with purpose. Austin Warren Austin Warren The design of The Good Pour creates a retail experience where functional... More