In the heart of Moscow, on Kutuzovsky Prospekt near the Badaevsky residential complex, a new TRIO salon has opened — a space where the art of prestigious design, impeccable aesthetics, and a mindful approach to service merge into one. The history of this location is unique: previously, it housed the Soviet “House of Toys,” and during the reconstruction of the 763-square-meter space, remarkable architectural details were discovered, including historical panels depicting animals, cosmonauts, and fairy tale characters.

The main objective of the project was to create a space capable of properly showcasing premium furniture brands such as Baxter. The building’s architectural feature is a huge glass storefront with regular pylons along the first floor. Although narrow divided showcases aren’t the most convenient format for a furniture salon, the designers turned this limitation into an advantage by creating a conceptually unified facade inspired by late Soviet architecture.

Special attention was paid to technical solutions: metal beams were built into the ceiling for maximum exhibition mobility, and the walls were covered with coarse plaster for easy re-exposition. Working on the project required considering multiple factors: from Russian climatic conditions to strict fire safety regulations, which demanded a special approach to coordinating solutions with foreign partners.

The project’s success was confirmed almost immediatel