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Brisbane’s Post Office Square goes through multimillon dollar renovation

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Global investment manager LaSalle, which acquired the property in 2017, said that 17 new and existing tenants have already signed leasing agreements at the centre. “What workers want is more relevant cuisines and great spaces for their breakfast and lunch breaks.”

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Yatofu fosters "relaxed holiday atmosphere" in Jianze showroom

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The 80-square-metre retail space belongs to Chinese design brand Jianze and forms part of an emerging cultural district in the city's Liangzhe New Town. A spiral stair in one corner offers a fun and space-efficient way of accessing the platform.

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EBBA references modernist architecture at WatchHouse coffee shop

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The store interior references modernist architecture Having previously completed several other stores for the brand, EBBA was tasked with transforming an empty unit in the landmark office development into an inviting space aimed at attracting visitors from the adjacent lobby.

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The new flagship of Moët & Chandon: Europe´s most glamorous Champagne Bar at Harrods London

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Champagne maker Moët & Chandon opened its first permanent space in Europe within the Harrods beauty halls in London on 7th July 2022. The centre piece of the space facing out onto Basil Street in Knightsbridge is an organic, hand-sculpted chandelier, that spans a curving bar and visually connects the bar with its environs.

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Showfields and the bankruptcy of the ‘most interesting store in the world’

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US-based retailer Showfields, the self-described “most interesting store in the world”, filed for bankruptcy this month and will be restructuring through a form of Chapter 11 bankruptcy created during Covid to help small businesses continue operations, reorganise, and maintain control of finances without creditors taking over.

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Pierre Yovanovitch opens design gallery in New York City penthouse

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Recognisable designs including the iconic Bear Chair fill the 10,000 square feet (930 square metres) of gallery and office space on the penthouse level of 555 West 25th Street. Throughout, exposed ceiling joists and ductwork are paired with dark wood flooring and whitewashed brick, typical of a New York loft space.

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Beyond beauty: Why neuroaesthetics in retail matter to the bottom line

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The small room uses a subtle blend of material textures and turquoise tones to create a calming space with a premium yet technical feel. Applied to store design, this might equate to an innate biological desire to be in, or revisit, a physical space we find pleasant. Applying neuroscience to interior spaces.

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