Retail designer

Natural is Best is an established snack food retailer with dozens of stores located throughout Hong Kong and China. Metagram was engaged to design their flagship concept store located in the prominent West Kowloon Xiqu Centre for Chinese Opera. Steven Ko Interior Photography Metagram drew inspiration from traditional Chinese Opera sets, and added a contemporary twist in keeping with the art direction that the Xiqu Centre Cultural Team had set for its outlook. Steven Ko Interior Photography Throughout the design are Chinese inspired detailing, from the shelves’ various forms and lattice detailing which frame various features in the store. The bright colours of deep red and sky blue were inspired by colour symbolism in Chine... More

apm “Fresh Luxury” Bean Buro  “We created an elegant materials palette that references a sense of luxury in an ultra-modern way for this forward-thinking shopping mall.” - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Bean Buro “It was about balancing the dynamic experience of shopping with soothing resting areas. We prioritised the personal comforts of the users, with a visual and lighting environment that is restful but engaging at the same time.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro Bean Buro Brief: A refreshed aesthetic for a new generation of customers We were invited to refurbish one of the trendiest shopping malls in Hong Kong. The mall is famous for buzzing with y... More

A bespoke jewellery brand that celebrates horology; the art of making clocks and watches.  Finishes such as rich timber, burnished metal and heavy texture create a sumptuous result. The  traditional jewellery store aesthetic is challenged with the use of mood lighting, shadow play, intimacy and warmth.   What began as a humble stall at The Rocks markets has now grown to a successful, 3rd generation family business. Vintage watches are sourced from all over the world and repurposed into unique jewellery pieces such as rings, pendant necklaces and cufflinks. The product became a springboard for the initial finishes palette and conceptual beginnings of the project. Specified throughout is black Paperock board which is made fro... More

KARL LAGERFELD has re-opened the first store in germany showcasing the brand’s new retail concept. The design is taking inspiration from Karl Lagerfeld’s own office and home and shares his fascinating world with the customer. Spanning 140 sqm, the flagship-store is located in a historic building in the city centre of Munich. The new retail concept focuses on an elegant and clean aesthetic that ensures an inviting, light and open feel. The store’s ventral element is an installation of chrome frame elements placed in front of a generous marble staircase. It leads to the upper floor along a deep black wall.welcome to karl’s worldThe retail design is characterized by furnishing elements from Karl Lagerfeld’s living environment.... More

With over 35 years’ experience, George Marbo is a master craftsman. His namesake label Marbo Shirt offers the gentlemen of Sydney a bespoke tailoring service which produces crisp, well-constructed dress shirts. The refurbished store is a retail space and working studio that is quietly confident, using a textural palette of modest finishes.   The brief was to refresh the existing heritage space with a relatively small budget. The tenancy was haphazard in its layout and lacked ambience, organisation and personality. The aim was to elevate the productivity of the workspace, whilst aesthetically capturing George’s authenticity and quiet sophistication.    The floor plan is simplified, offering a series of function... More

Allen Tailoring is a retail studio space with an androgynous edge. Inspiration is drawn from the art of tailoring and the beauty of industrial machines, tools and equipment. There is a ‘lived in’ feel to the space that is not too precious; finishes that will patina and age over time are employed to give a richness and warmth to the interior.At a tiny 18sqm, Allen Tailoring is a bustling studio. The client previously occupied a space that was triple the size, but had no shopfront to catch passers-by; this made it challenging to draw in new clientele and grow the business. A decision was made to downsize and move into a space with a strong shopfront presence to showcase the services on offer and create a memorable experience for new and retur... More

The OSKA woman exudes a contemporary, yet pared back elegance with light draping and menswear inspired silhouettes. The aim was to translate these key aesthetic elements with layers of black, shades of grey and textures of white. A moodiness and restrained drama is created and ultimately reflects the brand aesthetic.Sydney’s iconic Queen Victoria Building was hand-picked by OSKA Germany for their second NSW store. The brief stipulates a strictly monochrome palette and include the signature crisp white, jet black and specific grey tones. This palette is explored as an extension of the clothing; honest unassuming finishes translate an understated luxe feel.The entire store is symmetrical to make the most of the 38sqm. The change rooms are loc... More

THIS STEAK HAS A STORY   Wholesome Cuts in Williamsburg, designed by New York designer Sergio Mannino, isn’t your typical neighborhood butcher. Knowing that today’s home-chefs expect to see every leg of the journey from farm to plate,   Wholesome Cuts have embraced technology that helps customers find out the detailed history of each locally-sourced organic product.   While this storytelling technology isn’t new, retailers’ attempts to make the educational experience attractive to customers in a competitive market have been hit and miss. Since food-production is no longer a taboo conversation, the client sought out Sergio Mannino Studio to create a warm gathering space for the community - a celeb... More