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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

Vaduz Centrum reimagines the role of public infrastructure through a large-scale protective canopy designed to enhance the usability of urban space throughout the year. Positioned at the heart of Liechtenstein’s capital, the project by Gydey Valery Architect transforms an exposed civic area into a sheltered public environment capable of supporting retail activity, cultural events, and everyday social interaction across changing weather conditions. Caption At the centre of the proposal is a lightweight roof structure that creates a controlled microclimate while maintaining visual openness and a strong connection to the surrounding cityscape. Rather than enclosing public space, the intervention improves environmental comfort while... More

Project OverviewHanoia’s flagship store, located in Diamond Plaza, features flowing forms, subtle materials, and a signature “vóc” canopy—a reinterpretation of traditional lacquerware material. This architectural centerpiece honors Vietnamese craftsmanship while expressing it in a modern language, transforming the store into a destination for cultural appreciation in a contemporary design. @hanoia.official and Tom @hanoia.official and Tom @hanoia.official and Tom @hanoia.official and Tom @hanoia.official and Tom @hanoia.official and Tom Project Description Located in Diamond Plaza, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoia’s flagship store is a tribute to Vietnamese artisanal h... More

A retail space defined by a "frozen" landscape of white geometric volumes and one-way mirrors that explore the boundary between public display and private observation. Paul Riddle Located in Shoreditch London, the new Voyeur Voyeur flagship store by CRAB Studio reimagines the retail environment as a gallery-like cavern. The design centres on an abstract landscape of bold, geometric masses that appear to tumble through the space, sliced through by an eyeline horizon mirror. By balancing a monochromatic palette with strategic sightlines, the project transforms the act of shopping into a choreographed performance of voyeurism and reflection.About the brand Voyeur Voyeur is a multi-label luxury fashion and lifestyle store located in Shor... More

A new pavilion for Vietnam’s Van Don Airport recalls the textures of mid-century Modernism and the rocky mountains of nearby Ha Long Bay. Located directly on the departures concourse, one of the main challenges for the pavilion lay in balancing a sense of enclosure with the need for product visibility. Three solid walls which house the back-of-house and display walls form the backbone of the pavilion, while pigmented concrete screen blocks form a visually transparent facade. A feature display for beauty products is installed at the far end, illuminated from above by a triangular skylight. Chimnon Studio Chimnon Studio Chimnon Studio Chimnon Studio A zen-garden inspired stone paving pattern forms the hotel dropoff.... More

When planning a commercial space, it is not easy to sacrifice usable space. This is especially true in areas with high unit prices, where most prefer to maximize the display space by ensuring more circulation space in narrow areas. However, The Coor Seongsu Flagship Store took a different approach, going against this trend. Half of the second floor slab and two-thirds of the fourth floor slab were removed, transforming the building into a two-story structure with the height of a four-story building. Sun Kim(ATELIER KHJ) After much contemplation on how to guide visitors to naturally and unconsciously ascend to the upper floors, the solution found was: First, to convey a sense of comfort through intuitive circulation; second, to conside... More

Play Vinyl is a specialist retail store for vinyl records, turntables, and audio equipment, located within River Mall in Kyiv, Ukraine. Designed by Sobchenko Architects, the project draws on the physical and ritual qualities of analogue sound. Rather than treating vinyl as a nostalgic object, the design focuses on how people interact with records: browsing, touching, listening, and taking time. This approach led to a prioritisation of function over decoration. The interior is defined by clean lines, simple geometry, and material restraint, allowing the products and the act of listening to remain central. Andriy Shurpenkov Andriy Shurpenkov   Responding to a high-traffic context Situated at a key intersection of pedestrian... More

Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2025 Amid the calm corridors of a maternity hospital, Lavish by Office 313 emerges as an unexpected composition of warmth and indulgence. Conceived as a micro architecture of calm luxury, the boutique reinterprets the act of chocolate buying into a sensory experience where tactility, light, and proportion invite a moment of pause within a clinical environment. Lavish occupies a modest footprint, yet its spatial language feels expansive. The design begins with a continuous frame that defines the boutique’s perimeter, its curved geometry guiding movement while maintaining openness to the surrounding corridor. This threshold instantly signals a shift in atmosphere, from sterile to sensorial, from public to personal... More

The JC Mackintosh Flagship Store is a space designed to showcase its unique concept of wild bluefin tuna fishing, based on principles of Sustainability, Quality, and Animal Welfare. Estudio EEBA created an interior envelope made from recycled PET bottles, inspired by the rocky formations of the Tarifa coastline. Manuel Estéves Manuel Estéves The premises are located on a corner within a neoclassical-influenced building on the street leading into the center of Tarifa. Visitors enter through a series of illuminated arches inspired by the Puerta de Jerez of the town, conceived as an initiatory tunnel. This passage, framed by Panno textiles, divides the main space into a retail area and a video room. Walking through it... More

An abandoned commercial space in a lively Lisbon neighborhood, Campo de Ourique, was transformed into a compact flat with a small backyard. A red metal grid was added to the existing storefront, creating a protective yet porous threshold that mediates between the street and the interior. Just behind it, a wall of glass blocks allows natural light to get in while preserving privacy — softening the transition from public to domestic space. It’s not uncommon to find the client sitting just inside the open door, reading a book or enjoying a coffee — a quiet moment held between the rhythms of the home and the city. Francisco Nogueira Francisco Nogueira Francisco Nogueira Francisco Nogueira Francisco Nogue... More

''Velux Ankara''; an inviting identity approach to urban life. The concept of shopping, which is one of the basic elements of social life, has become widespread in buildings that sharpen the boundaries with the city in today's construction, aiming to enable people to realize their social activities in closed areas. Social life remains within certain boundaries in buildings disconnected from the city. 'Velux Ankara' removes the boundaries and takes the flow in the city into itself. By positioning itself invitingly on the street, it ensures the continuity of the street within itself and is included in the city flow.  Caption "Velux Ankara" is a mixed-use project consisting of a total construction area of 276.524 m², 14 blocks... More

Yoozoo is a contemporary bubble tea shop located in a colonial building, thoughtfully designed to offer a unique sensory journey. The contrast between the historic architecture and the minimalist intervention is accentuated by a softly lit polycarbonate tunnel that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. Caption  Although compact, the space becomes a stage where modern aesthetics and functionality converge. From the street, its discreet façade stands out for its clean and orderly design, animated by a vibrant sign that attracts passers-by and invites them to discover what lies inside. Zaickz Moz    The tunnel itself is the heart of the establishment, here, customers are invited to intera... More

This project is in Mixc Mall in Hangzhou. The original site has an irregular edge in shape. To avoid restricting by its irregular site edge, We aim to create a homogeneous space with better flow and unlimitedly extension possibility. Su Shengliang Simple materials are used to show the abstract form and to express the relation between inside and outside the salon. Su Shengliang The ceiling is designed different heights, different spot lights and light membrane, which make the whole space could provide multiple functions. Su Shengliang Haircut area is placed at location with great visibility, on top of which covered a large piece of light membrane. Su Shengliang The lamps with well-designed color and comfortable illumi... More

The renovation of the ITSUMO dessert shop in Batam began as a collaborative renovation, aiming to challenge local architectural norms. This site’s significance stems from it being the client's first store, which she originally designed herself.  The renovation aimed to elevate architecture's perception within its typical ruko (shop-house) context, beyond just the retail space. Kung Photograph Kung Photograph Kung Photograph Kung Photograph Kung Photograph The client's vision for a bold statement where the brand originated fueled the project. This meant crafting a design distinct from Batam's utilitarian, rapid-development architecture. In Batam's bustling environment of vibrant, colorful, artificial mate... More