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EBBA references modernist architecture at WatchHouse coffee shop

Dezeen

Architecture studio EBBA has completed a store for coffee brand WatchHouse that draws on modernist design to provide a calming environment in the heart of the City of London. Wooden seating is provided in an adjacent atrium Elements of the shop's design are informed by European modernist architecture.

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Fabio Novembre launches first concept store in Milan dedicated to his designs

Dezeen

This is represented through the grid pattern printed on the store's white melamine laminate walls, which allows the bold colours and forms in his work to take centre stage. In keeping with his other work, Novembre describes his first dedicated concept store as "strongly postmodern". A yellow wall leads to the far end of the store.

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Green Furniture Concept transforms public space with nature-inspired design

Design Wanted

Head of Design Jonas Ekholst and Head of Sustainability Joakim Lundgren from Green Furniture Concept discuss biophilic design, durability and the future of public space. When we design, we aim to create timeless, elegant and human-centered designs,” says Jonas Ekholst, Head of Design at Green Furniture Concept. Durability in design.

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Welcome to Asia’s coolest new stores

Inside Retail

Global coffee giant Starbucks Japan has unveiled a unique store design using traditional Japanese architecture at the historical town of Oharai-machi, near the popular 2000 year-old Ise Jingu shrine. Meanwhile, iconic patterns from the brand heavily feature in the space, including black lace and animal prints.

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First Asia Pacific Adidas Flagship in Myeongdong, Seoul

Retail Focus

Featuring the “Home of Sport” concept, adidas has opened its first Asia Pacific flagship store in the unique and bustling shopping district Myeongdong, a must-visit spot in South Korea. Among them, a primary goal is to creatively translate the brand concept into spatial expression with local characteristics.

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Ready for takeoff: How Tumi is tapping into airport stores and travel trends

Inside Retail

Tumi recently opened new outlets at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport and Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, showcasing a fresh architectural approach and modern design. A striking diamond-shaped pattern, echoing traditional shophouse window frames, infuses key visual elements.

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Taraf awards main works contract for LUCE to Al Ashram Contracting (L.L.C.)

Design Middleeast

LUCE’s design concept draws inspiration from the dynamic interplay found within Dubai’s desert dunes and seascapes. The architectural composition of the façade has organically evolved from the intricate patterns of sand and the rhythmic movement of waves, culminating in a design language that embodies these natural elements.

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