Retailstore

This is a showroom of bathroom equipment for one of the most famous local brands in Taiwan. Our client built the first modern kiln in Taiwan back in 1966, which is a vital part of the history of modern Taiwanese ceramic progress. The brand is known for its professionalism and quality in ceramic products. In this showroom, we try to bring the visitors back to 1966 by reimagining the ceramic firing process. Stepping into the showroom, visitors will be greeted by a grand dome that mimics the shape of a kiln with a wood-textured wall on the back of the front desk. When light projects from the bottom floor, it creates a visual movement of the fireplace effect with the wood texture, creating a simple atmosphere with the theatrical, artistic beaut... More

Located in the historic heart of Shanghai, the first store of this playful fashion brand, is slightly set back from the street. Inspired by its small scale surroundings we wanted to work with a more abstract idea of what a new home could be like.  The store settles into its new neighborhood with a sequence of rooms, carefully positioned in accordance to the original structure. The spatial experience of the rooms and corridors lead to an intimate introduction of the brand. The connection between each room frames different areas and scenes that guide you through the space intentionally.  Wen Studio Wen Studio Wen Studio Wen Studio The furniture hints on the duality of being there for display or to be displayed.... 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

A bright light beckons across the street, calling to you in the clamor of Xintiandi. The light, and the world it shines from, feels freeing, full of possibility. This boundless new world belongs to JMGO’s first flagship experience store, designed by AIM Architecture. Borders blur and technology meets art in JMGO space nr 1.  Wen Studio JMGO, a tech company specializing in projectors, sells more than optimized content. Their product is about experiences, curiosity, and freedom. A projector can be targeted anywhere in a home, on walls, the ceiling or floor, even people in a home, and it can also just disappear. It is a feature and can be featureless, a product that takes away what you do not need. Something that de-clutters.... More

Founded in 1990 by designer Rafia Helal Bin Drai, Mauzan is one of the longest standing Emirati Abaya, Sheila and now perfume retailers in the region. Demonstratively known for their powerful expression and celebration of women’s individuality with sophisticated elegance, Mauzan has continued to flourish and remain as one of the top fashion retailers in the Middle East amid a longstanding relationship with Brand Creative lasting almost a decade.  The space was designed and fitted out by design infinity.  Michael Kruger Photography To remain true to the brand’s identity and founding core, the abaya, in its essence is what came to the forefront of the design thinking. In the discovery of its distinctive intricacies... More

Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography This experienced shop is in the commercial district of Shanghai 1000 Trees.  Designed by British architect Thomas Heatherwick and his team, the whole building is planted with more than thousands of flowers and trees.  We got inspired and combined the concept of lush plants with the theme of ‘Heritage’ to create a unique experience of space.  Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography We continued to use the ‘Heritage’ theme as the overall shop image, with a wall of safe deposit boxes, each with a unique metal number stamp.  Number... More