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From Tumi to Birkenstock, here are six cool new stores in Asia

Inside Retail

The store’s main focal point is a 19 Degree Aluminium Sculpture by pioneering perceptual artist Michael Murphy. Located in Tokyo, the store was created by the architectural firm Studio Dig and contains handcrafted tiling with an earthy vibe and soft-form furniture.

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2023 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS

Elmwood Timber

Biophilic Design Biophilic design has become a focal point for builders and architects, such as maximizing the natural lighting and optimal air quality. Whether you choose a wood filled with character or something with a more consistent finish, wood paneling can provide your space with a focal point.

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Set the Scene

VMS

Yellow Goat Design’s Estuary Panels are lit from within by an LED strip Estuary brings the energy of water flowing into the sea to calm spaces. Its minimalist structural aesthetic, inspired by Nordic Classicism, enhances outdoor environments without becoming a focal point.

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Interiors inspiration: Design Week favourite recent projects

Design Week

EGO Hair Salon, by IS Architecture and Design. IS Architecture and Design was briefed to turn a disused gym into a space age hair salon. The result is a maximalist set of spaces which Rockwell says “celebrates the spirit of carefree sophistication” Several site-specific installations have been designed as feature points.

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First Asia Pacific Adidas Flagship in Myeongdong, Seoul

Retail Focus

The new facade design language extends the block outline of traditional Korean architecture while seamlessly blending in with the facade of the original building. The see-through steps eliminates the blockiness of the central staircase, allowing faintly visible scenes behind to show, making it the visual focal point on this level.

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Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s favourite new projects

Design Week

Paying homage to Italian architecture, the first arrival and bar lounge features sweeping archways and decorative screens. A focal point of the space is a large mural designed and painted by London-based illustrator Kate Philipson. Greenery punctuates the indoor space, and overflows in the connected courtyard.

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Japanese Retail Design – Top Stores in Tokyo

Greater Group

It’s a dramatic and theatrical focal point but also serves a practical purpose as the resting space for the coffee beans to allow the gas built up during the roasting process to escape before it can be brewed or packaged. The cask is one of those multi-functional design features that are trending the retail design world now.