sheLLf collection by Ka-Lai Chan

02 April 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

The title of Ka-Lai’s latest product SheLLf is in fact a linguistic and conceptual amalgamation of ‘shell’ and ‘shelf’. Like a shell, it undulates from flatness to depth, creating a dynamic space.

USC stores by Four-by-Two

02 April 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

The high street is a competitive place and with increasingly savvy shoppers exploring ways to access brands it’s important to provide an experience that keeps driving customers into stores. Here, dynamic and interactive departments make the store more appealing.

Kiehl’s Retail Store and Spa 1851, New York

01 April 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

With such features as operable windows, reclaimed red oak flooring, and low-VOC finishes, this space embodies the brand identity of natural, time-honored techniques while the historic building preservation honors the store‘s roots as an apothecary since 1851. Built to LEED Gold standards, the project involved coordination between retail, architect, and MEP teams even before design development.

Ajándék Terminal identity by Kiss Miklós

01 April 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Ajándék Terminál exhibition, fair and auction was one of the Christmas events organized by Design Terminal, where Hungarian designers showcased their work. Between 9th and 18th of December products from 50 talented designers could be bought.

Noma food lab by 3XN architects, Copenhagen

01 April 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

This research lab was designed by 3XN architects’ Innovation Unit, GXN. The design sought to reflect Noma’s philosophy of pushing the boundaries in Nordic cuisine, by using solely Nordic materials—including several types of local wood—and seeking a raw and simple aesthetic.

Marks & Spencer window displays, Budapest

31 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Marks & Spencer window displays, Budapest

Yakiniku Master restaurant by Golucci International Design, Shanghai

31 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Designer Lee Hsuheng use of modern techniques to interpretation of the basic frame structure of traditional Japanese architecture, a large number of simple wooden framework of the performance aesthetics of building structures, the other showing the curve of the south of Chinese building roof with ink, the curve from the roof tiles in accordance with the beam the rack layer heightening, thereby emphasizing the beauty of this curve in the Chinese architecture construction almost incredible simple and natural.

Roll Lamp by Sébastien Cordoleani

31 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Spain-based french designer Sébastien Cordoleani has developed ‘Roll Lamp’, a collection of pendant lights made from a single strand of cork. To create the lamps, a thin and long pre-glued section of cork is rolled into different forms around the base of the light – a process which has no material wasted during production since no mould is needed.

Endless Spirit by BKK Architects, Melbourne

31 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Endless Spirit attempts to create a symbiotic relationship between the clothing and the fit out. There are no fixed internal walls; instead a continuous curtain element defines the change rooms and the entirety of the store’s internal skin.

Our Favorite Shop, Los Angeles

30 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Already open to customers, Our Favorite Shop (OFS) is a retail/creative space presented by CLAE. In addition to serving as a retail platform for the brand and for an assortment of creative products, the space will also house the brand’s creative studio.

AETHERstream moveable retail deployment by Thierry Gaugain

30 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

There’s no question the Aether pop up shop, which the L.A.-based outfitter has dubbed the AETHER STREAM, is one of the most awesome moveable retail deployments I’ve ever seen. In concept the formula is simple, take a 34′ Airstream PanAmerica (originally made in Jackson Center, Ohio — what what), hire Paris-based designer Thierry Gaugain to make it look like a bad ass hybrid den / workshop and then attach it to an especially made Armbruster WWII canvas army tent.

Louis Vuitton window displays, Budapest

30 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Louis Vuitton window displays, Budapest

South St. Burger Co. by Jump Branding & Design Inc., Toronto

30 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Proving that commitment can overcome lack of experience in sustainable design, this project was designed to LEED Silver standards by designers with no prior LEED project involvement. Key to the endeavor was the integration of a multidisciplinary team early on with an independent commissioning agent.

Roadie collection by Karpenter

30 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Karpenter designed a collection of repurposed teak wood furniture that has the presence of rustic and vintage style with a twist of modern appeal. The collection provides innovative storage solutions where chest and shelf units are all on wheels so you can easily move them around.

Stone Island flagship store, London

30 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

New location for the London flagship store. Stone Island moved to 79 Brewer Street, at the crossroads of Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street.

Valentina Barros window by Davis

30 March 2012 by retail design blog No comments »

Valentina Barros window by Davis