Retail design

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

 Vibrant and Colorful Wonderland This is POPSOCKETS‘ pop-up store located in Shanghai Taikoo-Li Qiantan. As a temporary space that has only been in operation for six months, the design needed to be highly concise and dry. Through design, a visually recognizable and experiential consumer scene was created within a limited time and space. YUI  In addition to the constraints of the current site conditions and budget, there are relatively few limitations from the client on the design expression of the pop-up store. Therefore, under the premise of meeting a series of established constraints, such as budget, schedule and site conditions, these clear limitations provide designers with a clearer framework and direction. Compa... More

The Visitor is a groundbreaking addition to the retail landscape at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The project is developed by Altavia ODG for the Chalhoub Group. The project has transformed the concept of duty-paid shopping experience. Spread across 3250 sq m at the domestic terminal, the project is set to attract millions of travelers passing through the airport annually.  Caption Experience-Driven Design: Prioritizing Exploration and Discovery Altavia ODG's design for The Visitor breaks away from traditional duty-paid retail models through an experience-driven approach. Inspired by high-street retail, the design steers away from merely focusing on sales and encourages travelers to explore an... More

In the heart of the bustling streets of Beijing, FILA Fusion’s innovative concept store seamlessly weaves the rich tapestry of Italian culture into a contemporary street-style narrative. Seth Powers Rooted in the brand’s history, FILA’s journey from a small textile shop in Biella, Italy, to a global icon unfolds within the walls of this unique space. Q&A design strategy for this space revolves around the concept of translation, where iconic elements from Italy seamlessly find a place in the store’s fabric. Seth Powers Statues gracefully morph into dynamic mannequins, while columns and fragments of Roman ruins serve as captivating displays for the latest products. Overhead, porticoes transform into a s... More

This is a display for “Uni-ssentials by TDS SS24” by “TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance”, a lifestyle brand developed by New Balance. ATELIER WRITE designed three venues for T-HOUSE New Balance, DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA, and Beauty & Youth UNITED ARROWS MARUNOUCHI.“Uni-ssentials by TDS" is a collection that attempts to explore the essence of gender neutrality. To express this concept, we displayed products in different sizes and tilted the fixture at the slope of the line connecting the hems of these products to visualize the wide range of lengths available through the gender-neutral size range. Kenta Hasegawa At DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA, ready-made steel racks for commercial mass production use were... More

Established in 2015 by Saskia van Hofwegen and Dian Iskandar to address the absence of female representation in Amsterdam's streetwear market, Maha has since undergone a transformative journey. Evolving from its roots as a female-driven streetwear destination, Maha aspires to be more than a retail space. It aims to be the heartbeat of its community, whether it be by shopping, enjoying a cup of coffee, or attending one of the engaging community events hosted in the space. In pursuit of this vision, Maha Amsterdam partnered with Ninetynine to bring the Maha Plus project to life. This new location is not just a store; it is a community hub, a space designed to connect, unwind, and inspire. Maha Plus serves as a cozy and inviting atmosphere whe... More

This is an installation for the apparel line "NB Archive Remastered by AURALEE × TDS," a collaboration between the fashion brand "AURALEE" and the lifestyle brand "TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance" developed by New Balance.  Kenta Hasegawa Kenta Hasegawa Following the story of the collection, which was based on the design of archival pieces from New Balance archives, the installation was designed using ready-made fixtures (transport rollbox) as a starting point. Kenta Hasegawa First, the floorboard was replaced with natural marble, and the frame was painted with a low-gloss finish to refine the rough impression while maintaining the presence of the rollbox. Then, pipes were added to the rollbox using metal fitting... More

This is a plan for a POP-UP store for HUNTING WORLD CRAFTED BY DESCENTE.LAB, a new brand by HUNTING WORLD and DESCENTE.The site is located at the entrance of Fujii Daimaru, the department store in Kyoto which has a long tradition. In order to encourage people to stay on the street, the racks were placed at a 45 degree angle so as not to make people aware of the boundary with the section. ATELIER WRITE ATELIER WRITE ATELIER WRITE Inspired by the bags that protect luggage in harsh environments, which are representative of HUNTING WORLD, air cushioning was selected as the key material. Since the diameter of the air cushion and the scaffolding pipe are almost the same, the air cushion is attached by gripping it with a scaffoldin... More

This is a pop-up store plan for “Uni-ssentials by TDS FW23 Capsule Collection” by “TOKYO DESIGN STUDIO New Balance”, a lifestyle brand developed by New Balance at Hankyu Umeda GREEN AGE. Kenta Hasegawa Kenta Hasegawa Kenta Hasegawa Kenta Hasegawa In order to express Uni-ssentials by TDS’ attempt to “explore the essence of gender neutrality,” the slope follows the hemline of the jackets, as planned for last season (SS23), to visualize the wide range of lengths available through the unisex size range. And this time, taking advantage of the venue’s spaciousness, the display was set up in two rows. Kenta Hasegawa Kenta Hasegawa Kenta Hasegawa In addition, GREEN... More

The locationThe restaurant is located in a central street of Modena, on the ground floor of the historic Palazzo Pierallini, a building protected by the superintendence, built between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.What is now a commercial space intended for catering was originally a courtyard which was accessed from a main door, hosting several artisan workshops all overlooking the central open space. The entrance portico survived but the courtyard was transformed into a closed environment, following the covering with a glass window, introduced in the 1990s. Caption Caption The projectThe AVAMPOSTI project chose to enhance this historical stratification, making the previous use of the spaces architecturally more evident... More

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