Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

Leading outdoor sportswear brand Helly Hansen has unveiled its new concept store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. An elevated display featuring sharp angles, contrast materials, and impactful lighting. It is the brand’s seventh store across Australia and New Zealand, with more to be rolled out across the region.

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Dezeen

MAY 27, 2023

The opening scene from a Wes Anderson film provided a starting point for the interior of this bottle shop in Los Angeles, by locally based Studio Paul Chan. A lamp by Gae Aulenti sits atop a custom glass block counter These materials are contrasted by thin stainless steel shelves upon which the products are displayed along both side walls.

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Designed by Akin Atelier with surfboard designer Hayden Cox , the Gallery Shop is located in the entrance pavilion of the gallery that was recently completed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning studio SANAA. The translucent material allows natural light through the space. The photography is by Rory Gardiner unless otherwise stated.

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Dezeen

MAY 17, 2022

Indoor trees, natural light and a sculptural 12-metre-high waterfall help to create a calming shopping experience inside the Hyundai Seoul department store in Seoul , with interiors designed by Canadian studio Burdifilek. The post Burdifilek creates "zen-like ambience" in Seoul shopping mall appeared first on Dezeen.

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Dezeen

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

A lime plaster mix covers two walls, while a white oak-clad repair shop is located in the back Rectangular solid white oak benches for shoppers to use while trying on shoes are arranged across the buffed concrete floor.

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All Work

APRIL 9, 2024

Coffee shops serve as dynamic work environments where the ambient noise and social presence can boost productivity and creativity for many individuals, in contrast to the quiet, sometimes less stimulating office spaces. Coffee shops sometimes function as high-octane coworking spaces.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Collaborating closely with TRILUX, AllDay embarked on a transformational journey to redefine its approach to lighting. Collaborating closely with TRILUX, AllDay embarked on a transformational journey to redefine its approach to lighting. Enhancing the overall shopping experience through superior lighting quality.

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Dezeen

JUNE 24, 2023

London studio Alex Cochrane Architects has created a trio of museum shops at the recently revamped National Portrait Gallery in London. Arched architectural details are repeated in the displays The main shop's two adjoining rooms have impressive ceiling heights of between six and 7.5

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2023

However, as it bucks the general direction of the market and stands in marked contrast to the more negative results of many other discretionary retailers, it is an exceptional level of performance. Rather it will result in shoppers becoming more selective about what they buy and where they shop. Neil Saunders is MD at GlobalData.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 4, 2022

The Axel Arigato shop-in-shop is located in Selfridges. Metal lines the walls of the shop-in-shop. The concept was in contrast to other sneaker brands at the time, which typically displayed as many shoes as possible across shop walls. The photography is courtesy of Axel Arigato.

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Dezeen

MAY 8, 2024

Glass bricks with rustic metal lining are featured on the facade The facade features glass bricks lined with rustic metal elements, inviting natural light and framing views of the bustling retail street outside into the shop. In contrast, Neri&Hu created a cave-like shelter made of concrete for the 200-square-metre Woven Moonlight.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

When you think of a disability-friendly retail experience, you might think of a shop with a wheelchair ramp at the front door. Contrast is very important for some people with low vision, making a light font on a white background (or a dark font on a black background) almost impossible to read.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Christian Louboutin Sydney, New South Wales The plush red carpet welcomes patrons into Christian Louboutin’s new boutique, striking a sharp contrast to the glossy white floors of Sydney’s Westfield CBD mall. The play with light, relief and depth at the entrance welcomes customers through expansive brushed gold and glass doors.

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Dezeen

JUNE 1, 2021

A spherical gateway and otherworldly light reflected through glass prisms feature in this skincare store in Hangzhou , China, which local interiors studio Lialawlab has designed around the theme of retro-futurism. Light reflected through glass prisms creates patches of rainbow-coloured light.

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The building's historical features were preserved "These elements now embrace our organically shaped objects, creating a dance of contrasts the sharp details of the past meeting the soft fluidity of our designs," she added. In contrast, the storefront features bold flamingo-pink double doors, serving as the interior's sole vibrant accent.

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Dezeen

APRIL 29, 2023

To create a striking visual contrast with the natural textures of this space, Halleroed added a monolithic display table in deep burgundy with a high-gloss finish. Pistachio display cabinets provide additional storage "We worked with colour, texture and material as one entity, creating contrast and also unity," said Halleröd.

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Dezeen

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Earth-coloured concrete , red-hued marble and gravel are combined in Alblanc Atelier, a garden-like flower shop interior in Madrid by local practice Plantea Estudio. The shop is arranged around a concrete display stand Half of the volume faces the entrance and acts as the main display stand.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 6, 2024

All four brand homes invite customers to discover the full range, pick up exclusive gift sets and accessories – enjoy group and private consultations, hang out in the stargazer’s lounge with an iconic light installation and discover the layers of storytelling woven into the products, rituals and experience.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 23, 2021

Grand steel and micro-cement structures, celestial lighting and symmetrical layouts add a sense of ceremony to the shopping experience within this clothing boutique in Hangzhou , China by Liang Architecture Studio. The symmetrical concrete forms and orb-like lighting continue on the second floor, which hosts a VIP display area.

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Dezeen

JANUARY 6, 2025

The contrasting elements throughout the space embody the idea that femininity and strength can coexist." A sculptural LED ceiling light installation flows through the showroom An LED ceiling light installation flows throughout the space and adds a sculptural element, intended to mimic the fluid lines of a sketch.

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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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Dezeen

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Located on Sloane Street, a luxury shopping destination in West London, the flagship store debuts Balenciaga 's new concept for its retail locations. Its walls are clad in blackened concrete, while the ceiling above is fitted with a translucent sheet that diffuses blue and white light to imitate daylight.

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Dezeen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The display counters were designed to resemble the shape of a fin and have an all-white finish that contrasts with the fishmonger's colourful walls. With the brief to "redefine the shopping experience that customers are accustomed to", Baranowitz and Goldberg Architects designed the interior to emphasise the value of the product being sold.

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Dezeen

JUNE 6, 2021

The duo wanted to create a store interior that would sit in contrast with the building's traditional travertine facade. The focus is on contrast, because in Rome contrast is always, and has always been, harmony," said Forte. Green onyx creates a total immersion in the shop: it drowns the entire space, from floors to walls.".

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Dezeen

JULY 26, 2023

Raw finishes and brutalist interventions feature in footwear brand Veja 's first dedicated shop in Madrid , complete with an in-house shoe repair workshop and interiors designed by local firm Plantea Estudio. The shop also houses a repair workshop "We had to work a lot for it to look like we didn't do anything," the studio said.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 9, 2023

Chinese architecture studio FOG Architecture has completed a shop for local fashion boutique Xiaozhuo on Julu Road in central Shanghai that features oversized buttons and zippers. The 300-square-metre shop features tactile surfaces and playful motifs that reference the process of tailoring.

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Dezeen

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A sage green steel platform creates an additional display area Inside the space, Yatofu used contrasting colours and materials to portion up the floor area while introducing a whimsical touch to reflect Jianze's products. Built-in cabinets and shelving made from pale birch wood add tone and texture to the space.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

As lighting is a vital visual cue in skincare and cosmetic retail spaces, this display unit features built-in illumination, which encourages shoppers to try the cosmetic and skincare products – underlying a purposeful use for the display and relevant products. A sense of contrast . Easy to obtain . Longevity .

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Dezeen

AUGUST 3, 2024

Say Architects has designed a concept store for Nice Rice in Aranya "Due to the individuality of the site and the splendid geolocation, we hope to bring the orange sea of Aranya inside and build a gold coast that never ends by using light as expression, creating undulating volumes, intertwining lights and shadows," the architects said.

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Dezeen

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fashion house Bottega Veneta has opened a boutique designed by its creative director Matthieu Blazy inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade in Milan. Sculptural polished metal elements form the door pulls and clothes hooks, their smooth surfaces contrasting with the more textured golden planters and entrance handles.

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Dezeen

MAY 24, 2022

The Renaissance building dates back to 1898 and features high ceilings, slender proportions and large windows that admit a warm ambient light. Modern furnishings are contrasted against hand-painted glass ceilings. Read: Brdr Krüger's first showroom features soft colours and rococo references.

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Dezeen

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

"The warm, enveloping materials of the tasting area combined with the soft lighting and chrome tunnel create a sensory transition that immerses visitors and makes them feel as if they are stepping into a coffee cup," Boerma said. The photography is by Sarah Wijzenbeek.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2021

Our new magical home will inspire customers as well as usher in a fundamental shift in the way people shop as layered into this connected, tech-enabled experience is a thoughtful and human side – which is so crucial in the current landscape where personal and personalisation is pivotal.

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Design Week

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In contrast to the dark burgundy colour palette of the bar, the inner restaurant features a neutral colour scheme. And where the bar is well-lit with large windows, light is filtered in the restaurant area to create a more intimate space, the studio says. Each is then finished with custom designed lighting, seating and screens.

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Dezeen

JULY 26, 2021

Black terrazzo floors are contrasted against Sottsass veneer display cases. AMO described the space, which features both neutral and colourful spaces and contrasting combinations of textures and colours, as a space where "Parisian elegance" meets "industrial rawness".

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Dezeen

AUGUST 7, 2020

Featuring contrasting white polished-marble stair treads, it twists through a circular opening to lead from womenswear on the ground floor to menswear and accessories on the first floor. In each, Sybarite follows the theme of opposites common in Joseph apparel with contrasting tones of black and white, and harsh and soft materials.

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Dezeen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Concrete , steel and fluted glass merge inside this shop that design studio Linehouse has created for fashion brand JNBY in Xiamen, China. Each one is bordered by bright-white LED strip lights. they have the qualities of the handmade; variation and contrast.". The JNBY store features a coffered concrete ceiling.

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