Posts Tagged ‘simplicity’

Woven Collection by Timothy John

May 4th, 2012

The collection is comprised of five limited edition works: the Traditionalist vase, the Optimist and Pessimist pendant lights, the Exhibitionist table and the Deviant clock. Each piece pays tribute to a traditional form with focus on scale and material weaving technique.

Savon du Midi branding by Carla Cascales

May 2nd, 2012

The packaging is made with recycled and recyclable natural products like kraft paper for the box and printed with ecological ink, using only black colour. Each variety of soap has a different handmade illustration related with the natural ingredients of the soap.

100% Recycled plastic furniture by Rodrigo Alonso for Fahneu

April 17th, 2012

Plastic waste obtained from electronic devices, toys, drink trays, stadium seats, etc, etc. is used in very few end products due to the complexity of separating the various categories, leading only to generate poorly esthetic products. The Rotomoulded technique, with its beauty and simplicity, allows this to take over, transforming the result in a different, identifiable real object. What you get are beautiful, durable and new conceptually pieces.

PHARMACIES! Apotheek by CAAN Architects, Sint-Martens-Latem – Belgium

April 7th, 2012

This spectacularly simple pharmacy is located in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium along a lush road where the simplicity and stark grey brick stand out amongst nature. Built and designed by CAAN Architects, Apotheek is hopefully a new wave in pharmacy design.

EDWIN Store, London

March 27th, 2012

When conceptualising the London Store, Edwin wanted to maintain a level of simplicity throughout its design that reflected the brand as a whole. In turn, that simplicity could then allow the focus to be product led, allowing the customer to experience a classic jeanery, with the ease of a well worn pair of denims.

Elegant Prosper store by STUDIO David Thulstrup, Hangzhou – China

February 17th, 2012

Elegant Prosper has raised the bar within fashion design stores. Together with global architect and interior designer STUDIO David Thulstrup, the high-end women’s brand, has transformed their former store into a world of elegance and simplicity. From 2012 customers are welcomed into a building where lights, special designed furniture, colors and patterns put the products in focus while leading the visitor through every room and level of the building.

Beehives & Buzzcuts children’s hair salon by Andrea Mason, New York

February 8th, 2012

The children’s hair salon designed by Andrea Mason/architect is located in New York City and was designed for the under 10 set. The renovation transformed the existing 3,000 square foot space into an airy, fun, and colorful children’s hair salon, event space, and retail store.

POP UP! UNIQLO Pop Up Store by HWKN, New York

February 7th, 2012

The 6 “UNIQLO CUBES,” have arrived in New York City, now at the Highline Rink. The cubes celebrate UNIQLO’s innovative yet classic apparel in smart jewel-like architectural packages. HWKN’s designed cubes illuminate and enlighten neighborhoods with an in-depth look into UNIQLO’s unique product quality.

Bread & Butter Berlin 2012 – HAVAIANAS

February 4th, 2012

Bread & Butter Berlin 2012 – HAVAIANAS

Estella brand identity & interior by Twelve Studio, Cologne

January 20th, 2012

Estella, in Germany, is the first of a brand new retail chain that celebrates the joy of cooking and great food. Part kitchenware store, part food retailer and part cooking experience. Developed around the simplicity and quality of Mediterranean cuisine the first store opened in Cologne

Escada Irresistible shop by MIM Design, Melbourne

January 19th, 2012

Presenting an idea of interior designing, this monobrand bring the simplicity concept but still remain the smart and elegance interior works to their retail store. Align with the tagline and marketing campaign as woman’s ready to wear boutique, this project of MIM design store also deliver the idea to build their smart and simple idea comes to reality as a store. Combination between wood flooring and tile’s style, bring a different ambience to this two storey boutique.

Maedaya Bar by Architects EAT, Richmond – Australia

January 16th, 2012

A Japanese Izakaya bar located in vibrant Richmond – with a focus on recycled materials. Using manila ropes to achieve simplicity in spatial form making.

Noon 5 by El Schmid for Zeitraum

December 28th, 2011

The desire for simplicity and the pleasure in pure design led to a geometrical abstraction of natural branch forms. The NOON range of lamps is rigidly constructed, the glassine lampshades give a soft light. The dark patina, and the waxed finish give the browned iron a soft and warm appearance.

Vyta Boulangerie by ColliDanielArchitetto, Turin – Italy

December 2nd, 2011

Simple bread is an elegant experience at Vyta Boulangerie Italiana in Turin, Italy. ‘When people go to Vyta, I want them to feel it’s place that evokes the ancient rite of eating together,’ says architect Daniela Colli of ColliDanielArchitetto. The Italian bakery is nestled in a dramatic, glossy shop next to the city’s main train station.

Reposi shoe shop by Diego Bortolato Architetto, Alessandria – Italy

November 21st, 2011

The project consist in an interior and furniture design caracterized by natural wood, oak, oil painted, both for floor and cupboards. the original space, caracterized by the hightness, but also by a low quality of gerarchie, has been redifined by the use of 2 stereometric plasterboard wings.

The Manchester United Experience Retail by HEAD Architecture, Macau

November 4th, 2011

Due to high ceiling heights, it was possible for a circular hole to be cut in the Experience floor and a circular mezzanine level to be built between the Mega store and Experience in the centre of the store.