Design Week

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Scenes have been taken from across Norway’s geography, from north to south as a way to show the “contrasts in landscapes and climates” These include the North Cape to Lindesnes, in southern Norway. Smaller details have been included as a reference to traditional artistic techniques.

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Dezeen

JUNE 6, 2021

The Forte Forte store is located on Via Borgognona, a street in the heart of the Campo Marzio – the 4th rione, or district, of Rome – that was once full of artists. The duo wanted to create a store interior that would sit in contrast with the building's traditional travertine facade. Top: green onyx covers the interior of the store.

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Fashion Boutique Contrast Interior 106

Dezeen

AUGUST 27, 2024

Eclectic artwork characterises the store The collection of pieces includes a multi-level bamboo sculpture by Japanese artist Tanabe Chikuunsai IV. Artisanal wool carpets were patterned with abstract interpretations of tapestries by British textile artist John Allen that depict expansive landscapes.

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Art Design Artistic Interior 115

Dezeen

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The store's concept draws from the brand's Californian origins as well as European influences, which is reflected in the lighting , furniture and materials. We designed a long-curved glass like a contemporary insert which contrasts radically with the classic London pillars preserved," said the studio.

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Interior Architecture Interior Design Artistic 120

Dezeen

MARCH 25, 2024

New York-based studio Apparatus has redesigned its Hollywood showroom with multiple material schemas and a range of its lighting and furniture products to evoke a feeling of "discovery" for visitors. Here lights are relatively low, allowing you to experience our collections with slightly subterranean undertones."

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Dezeen

MARCH 19, 2024

Woven" leather sofas and chairs are positioned in the space Within the space, enclaves of soft seating and carpeted dressing rooms create smaller areas, contrasting the wide open stretches of glass brick in the main store. The front door of the shop features a unique glass handle by the Venice-based Japanese glass artist, Ritsue Mishima.

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Interior Interior Design Texture Contrast 119

Dezeen

MAY 4, 2024

"We took that engineering aspect of spectacle-making and interpreted it in kinetic elements throughout the store, like the rotary mirrors and the sculptural steel curve, reflecting hues of light like the sparkling towers we know New York for," the duo said.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Dutch contemporary artist Levi van Veluw , the creator of inaugural window display art for Hermès’ at Nordiska Kompaniet, said, “the window becomes an experience.” A sense of contrast . The material adoption is perfect to illustrate the kaleidoscope in contrasting colors in the window campaign. . Longevity

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Visual Merchandising Merchandising Concept Display 245

Dezeen

JANUARY 26, 2023

Inside, grey sandstone walls contrast against sculptural tie-dye furniture in earthy tan hues by British designer Max Lamb. The inclined stone clad walls, the futuristic lighting together with the Daniel Silver mannequins – we thought of a futuristic space/computer age feel, but in a contemporary way of putting it together," he added. "We

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Department Stores Contrast Light Interior 89

Retail Works Inc

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Light wood tones paired with curvier lines and woven textiles were abundant. Bold patterns were not as contrasting as what we have seen before, but instead, slightly muted and serene. One of these pods was equipped with a reclining chair, headphones that streamed calming noises, and twinkling lights on the ceiling.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 31, 2023

Overhead lighting has been crafted to replicate the iconic Burberry Check – a pattern introduced in the 1920s, referencing the brand's rich heritage." Lighting strips were added to the panels at various intervals throughout the store and reference the multiple lines of the signature check. The photography is courtesy of Burberry.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Called Beauty Tales, a dramatic interplay of light and dark defines the fifteenth-century atmosphere inside Villa Arconati, which is known as the “petite Versailles of Italienne” located just outside of Milan where the striking images were shot.

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Artistic Art Curate Light 98

Dezeen

MARCH 31, 2022

Light fixtures inspired by James Turrell artworks, balancing stones, and a circular golden changing room feature in the interiors of fashion brand Forte Forte 's Los Angeles boutique. Back-lit, circular openings throw light on the boutique, which, according to the designer, also take cues from an existing artist.

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Balance Boutique Rhythm Interior 88

Dezeen

JULY 18, 2022

Rather than riffing on the design of Aimé Leon Dore 's first-ever store in New York, the London flagship was designed to provide a contrasting experience. "We A grid of deflated basketballs by artist Tyrrell Winston decorates the entrance. Aimé Leon Dore's first international flagship is located in London's Soho.

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Boutique Texture Interior Artistic 112

Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2021

We were influenced by the artists Donald Judd, Carl Andre and Fausto Melotti. Original floorboards are contrasted with monolithic modern structures, whilst exquisite hand-painted wallpapers preserve the colour and pattern of the original site. Thus, the metallic hanging structures in steel and iron reflecting on the black floor tiles.

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Curate Contrast Fashion Pattern 162

Dezeen

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A clay sculpture by Ingeborg Riseng sits at the heart of the store At the centre of the 100-square-metre store is a tall, hollow sculpture by Norwegian artist Ingeborg Riseng, which shoppers can step into. The fabric is digitally printed with subtle yellow and pale blue stripes, designed to evoke the shifting shades of the Norwegian sky.

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Boutique Display Contrast Interior 103

Dezeen

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Spatial designer and artist Adi Goodrich has filled the Dreams lifestyle store in Los Angeles ' Atwater Village with colourful surrealist details, including a lobster phone and a "glowing" blue rock. Dreams features warm terracotta hues and a contrasting blue sculpture. Undulating, curved shapes were used throughout the store.

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Design Artistic Interior Accessories 95

Dezeen

JULY 23, 2022

"DCA Milan's design intent for the project was to enhance the materiality and fine craftsmanship of Akris collections through a solid, three-dimensional architecture associated with a light display system, defining a space where carefully chosen materials take centre stage," said the design team. Lighting is hidden with the shelving displays.

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Boutique Design Interior Concept 98

Dezeen

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

When it came to devising a fit-out for the Notabene store in Copenhagen's Old Town, Norm Architects worked on fostering "contrast and beauty" between the site's existing industrial features and the warm, tactile material palette that the studio felt was representative of the footwear brand. The store's main room has exposed concrete walls.

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Interior Fashion Harmony Contrast 120

Dezeen

JANUARY 11, 2024

Stockholm studio Halleroed has designed fashion brand Totême's flagship store in London , which features a sculpture by artist Carl Milles and a steel sofa by designer Marc Newson. Halleroed designed the store, located on Mount Street in the upmarket Mayfair area, together with Totême founders Elin Kling and Karl Lindman.

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Texture Interior Contrast Boutique 112

Dezeen

MARCH 18, 2023

KOT Architects has designed the interiors of Dior's showroom "The raw and rugged urban surroundings amplify the contrast between the various materials used and accentuate the cosy and inviting ambience within the space," KOT Architects founder Kfir Galatia-Azulay said. The photography is by Amit Geron.

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Fashion Contrast Display Space 98

Dezeen

MARCH 1, 2024

Read: Hollie Bowden converts London pub into pared-back jewellery showroom Jewellery is displayed in floating window vitrines and a cantilever display desk, designed in collaboration with London-based artist and designer, EJR Barnes.

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Interior Display Space Line 133

Design Wanted

JULY 22, 2021

And yet, for well over a century, artists and furniture designers have turned this maxim on its head, blurring the lines between art and design. The convergence of art and design is so important for Visionnaire that the brand even has its own art collection to complement its furniture, carpets and lighting. Pavone collection.

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Dezeen

JUNE 24, 2023

To bring definition to the space without the need for further structural intervention, he used thin "halos" of light to outline the arches, as well to highlight the large plaster-cast busts that hang within the display arches, increasing the shop's visibility from the street.

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Shopping Design Architecture Display 116

Design Week

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Designed by Futurist artist Fortunato Depero in the 1920s as a wooden model, the design was soon rendered in glass. The previous branding featured a dark blue tone, in contrast to the new red-themed identity. “It’s using the past as a springboard to launch it towards the future.”

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Contrast Light Artistic Form 87

Dezeen

DECEMBER 15, 2024

A velvet-upholstered sofa sits under the store window The eyewear is displayed on wooden shelving recessed into beige felt-lined walls and illuminated by cove lights hidden behind. A theatre of the every day, for the theatrical masks we all wear." The photography is by Alice Gao.

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Boutique Interior Contrast Display 82

Design Week

JULY 28, 2020

While minimalist, the signs are still playful – hugging is advised against with a light-hearted kerning effect, meanwhile a 20-second handwashing message feels more stream-of-consciousness than scary warning. A Where’s Wally-style book that takes readers through the life of celebrated artist and revolutionary Frida Kahlo.

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Design Middleeast

JULY 2, 2024

Artist Roy Wang talks about his journey, collaboration with Jaeger-LeCoultre, and future initiatives. Can you share with us a bit about your journey as a light-painting artist and how you first got started in this field? It took a long time to recover – physically and psychologically – but I found solace in light-painting.

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Light Artistic Art Form 52

Dezeen

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the centre of the room is a circular "wet bar" wrapped in brushed aluminium – a material meant to contrast with the store's plastered walls. Passing through the openings is ethereal light from LED fixtures with custom brightness and temperature settings. The other product zone features pink counters with skincare and body products.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As software has evolved, hyper-realistic renderings have too—and by adjusting lighting and shadows, roughness and reflections, combined with precise camera positioning, designers can realise a vision of a product that looks like a real photograph. In my opinion, this contrast qualifies for a good visualisation.”.

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Social Media Harmony Perspective Architecture 98

Dezeen

APRIL 12, 2024

Set within a 1930s metal factory in the resurgent Skøyen district, the understated interior was designed to contrast the industrial structure and set the base for the brand's curated furniture collections. Vitra recently opened a showroom in Oslo Vitra's latest showroom opened last month in Oslo.

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Interior Space Interior Design Contrast 82

Design Middleeast

MARCH 20, 2024

This exclusive Suhoor event promises an unforgettable experience, combining elegance with artistic expression and featuring a culinary journey catered by Gaggenau, the renowned provider of luxury home appliances. This event brings together luxury, art, and cultural celebration, creating memories that surpass the ordinary.

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Harmony Artistic Art Reimagine 59

Design Wanted

APRIL 16, 2021

Artists and studios working on Computer Generated Imagery like jformento. As soon as the narrative, lighting and art direction were set, he used the time to experiment and do some research & development to make parts of the film pop. CGI relieves from the multi-complex and heavy logistics of a traditional photo shooting.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The displays, which have been designed inhouse, are a nod to its history – artist Edward Bawden first illustrated the feline helpers during Fortnum’s Christmas campaign in 1958. The idea behind the displays was to create a series of contrasts: light and shadow, cold and warmth and nostalgia and modernity.

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Display Department Stores Contrast Light 71

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I was amazed by all the quirky nooks and crannies that were dedicated to showing cleverly branded artworks, like the coffee cup light installation. There’s even a split-flap display board with the names of independent artists with whom Pan Am has collaborated. It’s in stark contrast to the pretty pastries on display.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Using a range of industrial materials—at the moment, mostly aluminium—he puts together collages and groups of components, moving them around to create furniture, lighting and other decorative objects. By layering epoxy resin, Korean artist Seungjin Yang creates balloon sculptures that double as functional seats.

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Interior Design Form Art Balance 98

VMS

JANUARY 2, 2023

The ‘Champions of Success’ panel discussion served as the keynote social event at the Chicago Escape Brand Closet Showroom Social where fashion, art, and retail industry executives and thought leaders, as well as emerging designers and artists, explored issues pertaining to the survival and transformation of Chicago’s fashion industry.

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