The Fragrance Kitchen is a Kuwaiti perfume house founded by Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah that blends the traditions of Middle Eastern perfumery with the French philosophy and expertise of Grasse. Its outpost at the store marks a first American foray for the brand and features over 40 fragrances that reflect the diverse and distinctive scents that Al-Sabah has created. The Fr...
The compact one-hundred-and-fifty-square-metre space was stripped of the 1990’s fit-out and carefully re-planned to consist of an entrance hall, rooms for manicure, hairstyling areas, small and large connecting halls, a private client room and a courtyard terrace. With much of the building’s original period architectural and design detailing removed during its former ...
Having to work mostly with raw fish and vegetables at a very quick pace, Japanese chefs have developed specialised knives that help them prepare elaborate dishes fast and in a way that is as satisfying to eat as it is to look at. There are at least 50 different kinds of cooking knifes in the Japanese chef’s arsenal, each made of an alloy of steel and iron and sharpened t...
Completed in mid 2014, by Brooklyn based architecture and interior design studio, Workstead, the quaint and charming bakery was conceived as a series of interventions within the context of the existing space. These neatly fitting consecutive spaces and alcoves make up the back of house cold kitchen prep, the on-site bakery space, a retail space and seating alcoves that l...
With contemporary perfection and craftsmanship produces Bod'or doors and door solutions for the higher market segment ranging from lush to tight with a wealth of panels, profile, glass rings and latches and hinges. In Amsterdam – Oostzaan is a presentation space for Bod'or realized in a special way displaying the entire assortment of doors and door solutions. M + R desig...
Created in collaboration with long-time partners SIMPLICITY under the leadership of Shinichiro Ogata, the store is situated in one of Osaka’s principal retail districts, formerly home to a timber yard and storehouses, which provided inspiration for its refined industrial aesthetic. Like many in the city, the district was named for the bridge (bashi) spanning the Nagahori...
this longitudinal floorplan influenced the design team to place the shelving and counter places in a parallel organization, which has created a ‘bread tunnel. ‘we arranged them at a right angle to the front street to make the bakery itself like a ‘bread tunnel’ connecting the back garden to the front street.’ – yasuo imazu, ninkipen! simple and geometric furnishing...
the team was commissioned to conceive a temporary store to display the client’s gadgets and advertise its apps. this brief resulted in a design which bridged virtual and physical worlds, connecting visitors to their online store. the boxes form a modular arrangement, designed to represent digital pixels. the units have been coupled together to form a continuous landsc...
Everlane approached Brook&Lyn in December 2015 to create a display area within a 20-square-foot (7.1-square-metre) space in the centre of the open office. The company's first showroom needed to include a rack system, flat shelving, mirrors and seating, in materials and colours that would compliment Everlane's existing palette. "Conceptually, we were really inspired...
The structures – which are situated at the front of the Melange Store close to the window – provide both a window display and a functional merchandise area. Described by architecture studio Massive Order as "stalactites", the majority of the faceted shapes are white-coloured, but a row of mirrored black forms at the back can be used to hang garments from. "The inte...
designed by emmanuelle moureaux, the retail space in omotesando, tokyo follows the concept of a library and inside, floor to ceiling shelves are carefully lined with around 150 diverse items arranged in their specific color. for example, in the shelves of pink, the higher shelves are filled with books in lighter pastel shades and the lower shelves display items in more c...
‘This was my first project after I joined, based on the premise that we'd bring LifeWear to life,’ explains president of global creative John C. Jay, who flew in from his Portland, Oregon base for the unveiling. ‘We are completely rethinking our flagship concept right now. This space is meant to be a reflection of London – to embrace the local neighbourhood. It’s more th...
centrally located in the colonia juárez neighborhood, ‘distrito fijo’ is an organization that occupies a plot measuring just 85 square meters (915 square feet). as well as serving as a workshop and bike store, the scheme now also acts as a café that sells drinks and snacks throughout the day. these three programs exist side-by-side, complementing each other and encouragi...
located in the turkish city’s ortaköy neighborhood, the store seeks to hint at images of childhood perception through collective adult memories. in order to convey this message, basic geometric shapes are used, with bold splashes of color contrasting the otherwise monochrome interiors. fun and colorful spaces include curvilinear forms, abstracted wheels, and sliding ...
A colorful partition separates the entrance from the main cafe area.Touches of the bakery aspect of the cafe are included, like the rolling pin lights hanging from the ceiling.The upholstery matches the same colors in the glass partition.The plywood feature wall is home to ‘warm croissants’, that hide glowing LED lights.Here is a close-up look at the lights. ...
Starting with a few boutiques in the Far East, the German brand will take the concept home, refitting its Hamburg boutique with the new design before gradually rolling it out to Montblanc's 500-plus worldwide retail points. Sophisticated and immersive, the new retail concept is as representative of Montblanc’s refined luxury and craftsmanship as much as it is of Duc...
Instead of the typical tables and chairs, they included theatrical stadium style seating, that has enough room for 30 to 40 people, as well as surrounding bench seating. Store designer, Eric Mele, says, “This is a unique seating experience tailored to the idea of theater. Customers can enjoy the tiered spaces on either side of the grandstand seating, which organizes th...
Designed by BZZ Arquitectura, the QUO Container Center is comprised of 57 colorful painted steel boxes that shelter a small community of local businesses. Topped with a luscious green roof and solar panels, the mall features restaurants, offices, eco-friendly retail stores, as well as a gallery space with a cafe. BZZ Arquitectura’s founder Cecilia Bertezzolo designed ...
Located in one of Beijing’s busiest areas, the 44,000-square-meter Chongwenmen M-Cube sits on prime real estate near popular tourist destinations including the historic hutongs, Temple of Heaven, and the Beijing Railway Station. To maximize the commercial value of the comparatively small plot, MVRDV first designed the building to its maximum size limits and then cut away...
Hat Cloud - Hat Floor A design renovation for a women’s hat store on the second floor of the Seibu Shibuya department store. The store is located in a slightly secluded area, and several beams are protruding from one section of the ceiling. In order to utilize this environment, cylindrical structures are irregularly positioned so as to create the sensation of being en...
Getafe is more attractive than most in so much that it has an historical centre dating from early 1900s. That said, its old covered market was lying in decay for decades, having lost out to the strategies of the supermarket. In October 2015 it came back to life as a mixed use community centre, structurally enhanced and dressed in a new skin by the Madrid-based studio A-c...
The brightly colored yellow cafe really stands out compared to the other shopfronts along the shopping strip.
As there is a lot of color used in nail art designs, the bottom half of the space has been kept white, to ensure that the nail art being made would be the only color seen. The top half of the studio is home to the bold colorful sticks, that aren’t just there to look good. The different colors of sticks define the various stations for each of the nail artists in the studi...
The first of the locations is located in Shanghai. When creating the brands visual identity, the designers went with bright playful colors. The vibrant colors have been used throughout the store, in the packaging and on digital platforms. The interior space is designed to invite customers to enjoy a relaxing journey, as a getaway from their day-to-day routines. Almost li...
the company has become a family tradition that has been developed by three generations and established as a brand since 1987. for several years, the image and brand identity has been transformed and renewed periodically attempting to distinguish itself from local competition. when faced with the new design of the brand and store façade, mexican-based studio IHC took i...
upon entrance, two mannequins beneath a lemon tree are immediately visible, followed by timber ladders and a spiral staircase. the ladders act as the main design element, and set a strict vertical rhythm throughout the entire interior. the path ends with a large mirror that effectively doubles the visual experience of the space. white steel bars and various plants are ‘r...
located in istanbul’s ortaköy neighborhood, the store has been designed for american footwear company skechers and is used to showcase the brand’s latest products. the design team completely reorganized the existing space, with a wall delineating the interior and separating the building’s circulation routes from the main display area. the focal point of the store is a...
Mizutani based the three-dimensional shell for the interior on the unusual shape of the brand's footwear, and used a computer programme to generate the complex geometry. "My image of the space inspired from the Iguaneye shoe might be a shelter for our ancestors, a cave," said the designer, who has also designed interiors for a bowling alley in the city. "It should ...
Called GLCO San Francisco, West of West designed the project for eyewear brand Garrett Leight, which was established in 2011 in Venice Beach, California. All of the company's glasses frames are named after a street in its hometown. The new boutique encompasses 8,000 square feet (743 square metres) and is located in Hayes Valley, a trendy neighbourhood in downtown San...
The store is located in the SoFo district of Stockholm. It occupies an old 1930s house with a slatted-wooden facade, which provided the starting point for In Praise Of Shadows' design. "The building was well sustained with most of the original details intact, and the building in itself became one strong source of inspiration for the design," said the architects. Hopi...
heading up the eatery’s stairwell reveals a dynamic, warehouse-style dining area, complete with accents of salvaged shipyard wood and chairs sourced from baja classrooms. two thirds of the layout is covered by a pitched roof — in reference to shipyard warehouses in ensanada — the rest is open-air terrace. the roof helps flood the deepest areas with natural light, as w...
Here our design concept of “incorporating movement in space” has evolved into the one-touch operable descending/ascending wire hook system based on 1700mm x 1700mm grid. Each wire hook can be operated individually, or two wire hooks can be connected by a hanger rack along both the X and Y axis at any location, allowing for versatile and dynamic display arrangements that ...
The historical building had been converted several times and finally in the 18th century it was changed into baroque and rococo palace belonging to multiple owners. In the post-war period it housed a state high-school. At that time the building underwent a slow destruction and devastation until being purchased by the present owner who not only revitalized the building, b...
Bouldstridge aimed to create a light and airy space inspired by nature for pregnancy clothing brand Mit Mat Mama, which also has stores in Madrid, Seville and Valencia. "The principal idea of the project was to create an atmosphere where the textile products dialogue with the architecture," said Bouldstridge. "The main purpose was to positively influence the final buy...
Corner spot at the intersection between Aoyama-Dori and Kotto-Dori, this 400 sqm shop has a great visibility with its impressive façade.The exterior of the building was covered with pink granite and distinguished by two large symmetrical columns: this older look was completely redesigned and updated, according to the brand values.The design of the façade was an open chal...
Created for the designers’ dear friend who decided to venture out and open his own business, RE-EDIT is a daringly minimal yet eye-catching salon situated on a street corner, lined with large windows all across its facade. In order to soften the interior’s relationship with the busy street outside, very thin curtains were hung along the windows, thereby creating a soft, ...
