Retaildesign

Designed for the System brand, this exhibition booth aims to create a lasting spatial atmosphere despite its temporary nature. The intense use of red and burgundy tones transforms the display areas beyond conventional sales zones, evoking the aesthetic of historical museum interiors. The stand is conceived as a contemporary and ephemeral interpretation of centuries-old museum spaces.At the center, the modular and illuminated display units—originally designed for the brand’s permanent showroom—are reconfigured into a new composition for the exhibition setting. These elements maintain spatial continuity for the brand while being reinterpreted within the context of the fair.In contrast to the dense and dramatic wall atmospher... 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

What does Li Bai, lyrical poet from the Tang Dynasty, architectural brutalism, and a modern-day cosmetics store in a shopping mall have in common? Allow us to introduce the newest HARMAY store, in the heart of Chengdu, where journey and discovery meet the future of shopping.  Dirk Weiblen Dirk Weiblen Dirk Weiblen Li Bai, famed poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote in the poem “The Hard Road to Shu”, the stairs to heaven are easier to climb than the road to Sichuan. With Chinese e-tailer HARMAY’s fourth brick and mortar location in Chengdu, Sichuan, AIM Architecture has bridged the gaps between the power of a journey, and the beauty of discovery.  AIM’s HARMAY playbook always involves an element... More

Careful attention to materials, sharp cuts, bold geometries, and the combination of seemingly contrasting elements—hallmarks of both Mugler —served as the foundation for the installation conceived by MOITIÉ STUDIO, a young Milan-based interior design firm, for the Massimo Bonini showroom. Silvia Rivoltella Unveiled during Milan Fashion Week alongside the presentation of the historic French maison’s new footwear collection, the installation features a sequence of mirrored structures set against a soft blush-toned carpet and neutral hues, designed to evoke a dreamy, muffled mood. Silvia Rivoltella The mirrored surfaces of the display volumes reflect the stunning fresco of the main floor at Palazzo Borromeo... More

LIL STORE, TERMINI CENTRAL STATION, ROMETheme: #fresh #summer #colorful #jewels #kaleidoscope #retail #reflections  LIL Milan is a fresh new pure gold jewels brand with an essential and elegant style.The project aims to create the first ephemeral retail space in Rome's Central Station, encapsulating a dreamlike ambiance that invites customers into LIL’s enchanting world. The design focuses on a fresh, eye-catching visual experience, using the superposition of transparent and translucent colors to evoke a sense of wonder and allure. Caption The store’s exterior façades will be enveloped in dichroic film, creating a dynamic play of colors that shifts with the changing light and movement of passersby. This treatment wi... More

Located in a corner of Seoul Auction's main lobby, The Concierge is a compact retail space that reimagines the boundaries between gallery and store. Rather than relying on traditional symbols of luxury, the space embraces minimalist architecture, drawing inspiration from Korean aesthetics and the concept of ‘blank space.’ The result is a refined atmosphere, where negative space enhances the perceived value of high-end items. Teo Teo The design follows the idea of a ‘space within a space,’ offering both openness and privacy. A large transparent glass door and window welcome visitors while maintaining a discreet environment for private consultation. Different sizes of rectangular display boxes, embedded in a... More

Entering the fitting room with the selected garments evokes an experience shaped by passing into a space enclosed by fabric-draped walls, where boundaries are defined through their presence. Caption In this space, the mirror is not merely a reflective surface; it is a theatrical and decision-making element in the selection process. It is an active and interpretive component that elevates choice from a purely visual procedure to an existential experience. Caption The elimination of the display window is not only the dissolution of a representational element but also a paradigmatic shift in the interaction with objects—garments are no longer presented as predetermined and imposed products for the observer’s gaze but ra... More

Australian Leisurewear Label Venroy Opens In Byron Bay - inspired by the Piazza’s of Rome and their eternal water fountains. Designed for Australian leisurewear label, Venroy, Byron Bay is their seventh store across both Australia and a newly opened door in Capri, Italy earlier this year. Tom Ross The retail store is designed to be transportive, taking the customer on a journey to aspirational destinations around the globe. For Byron Bay, the architectural and philosophical pillars of a traditional Italian Piazza have been adapted into a contemporary retail setting. Inspired by the Byron way of life and their renowned community spirit, the Venroy Piazza offers a marketplace to gather and rest. The design sees a curation of nat... More

After Vienna, Salzburg and Dornbirn, the new location in the oldtown of Linz is already the fourth Saint Charles store to open in cooperation with BÜRO KLK. The design follows the specially developed and proven store concept, individually adapted to the special character of the location. On approximately 45 m2, the experience of natural products is also the top priority here.  David Schreyer David Schreyer Founded by Alexander Ehrmann, 6th generation pharmacist, Saint Charles' philosophy is deeply rooted in traditional European medicine. The pared-down store design focuses on the enduring value of the products: natural materials such as whitewashed wooden steles and sleek black steel shelving do justice to the brand's h... More

Kore by Oias Local  Kori is a typical cave in the heart of the picturesque village of Oia in Santorini. The feminine energy of the cave's space influenced to give it the name Kori, inspired by the ceramic Greek ancient bust of KORE, carved by the important Greek ceramist Haralambos Goumas. Photo: George Fakaros Photo: George Fakaros Kori was designed to offer the feeling of staying in a typical Santorinian cave house, with a refined interior design that can offer luxurious amenities. The style and interior architecture has been carried out by the award-winning Lime Deco design studio of Maria Chatzistavrou. Photo: George Fakaros Photo: George Fakaros The free-standing furniture’s are costume made, while th... More

Terme di Sirmione Store, the spa company's new flagship store, has opened in the heart of the Garda peninsula. Inside is a beauty bar for an olfactory and haptic spa experience. In the small square in the historic center of Sirmione, the first Terme Sirmione flagship store, designed by architect Massimo Iosa Ghini, officially opens on November 23. The beneficial and living power of Terme di Sirmione's Thermal Water and Mud is charged with a new expressive and emotional force in the innovative retail space that offers thermal cosmetic products dedicated to wellness and beauty. Terme di Sirmione The presence of Sirmione as a source of thermal water has been known since the Renaissance, but the peninsula's thermal history began in 1889,... More

Europe’s first hybrid golf retailer is disrupting the sport for the better. Bisque is Europe’s newest golf retailer here to break through the sport’s conservative clique and stiff wardrobe to make it more inclusive. The brainchild of three golf enthusiasts with an eye for fashion, Bisque brings a progressive clothing and footwear collection together where urban energy and golf performance intersect. Sarah Wijzenbeek With a legacy in crafting unexpected spaces that inspire, the trio enlisted Barde vanVoltt: an international architecture and interior design firm to transform this quaint heritage-listed space on Amsterdam’s Rozengracht into Bisque’s first retail store. The brief was to steer away from the p... More

I VISUAL - the first flagship modern store of sunglasses and accessories of the world's best brands. It is located in the Kyiv center in a 30s’ building on Antonovych Street. Andrey Bezuglov Previously a beauty salon was here. Therefore, the main task was to clean the interior to focus all the attention on the glasses, provide maximum functionality. It was important to create a unique atmosphere to provide special and entertaining shopping experience for consumers. Andrey Bezuglov White color was chosen as the main one, so that the space was clean and bright. We also decided to add an accent color to the open ventilation system pipes - ultramarine. Customers doubted, but after a long selection, decided it was the most acc... More

T3 ARCHITECTS Team has been invited by IVOIRE co-founders, Doan (talented pastry chef) and Nigel to design its new Pastry Shop in Saigon, next to the Opera. The goal: offer a larger space for their loyal customers and extend to size of the kitchen to produce always the best quality pastries and continuing to do research & development to remain the best in town!  Herve GOUBAND The design of T3 Team reflects the level of refinement of the pastries in terms of quality, aesthetic and innovation. First, T3 designers concentrate their effort on façade, to propose a minimalist design but promoting a Vietnamese’s materials (ceramic from North Vietnam), hand-made, with an Ivory color, of course. The random shapes of ceram... More