Dezeen

MAY 5, 2022

These include a 12-foot version of the Bala Beam weight propped against a mirrored wall and an oversized ankle weight forming a squishy leather seat. Harmay Hangzhou, China, by AIM Architecture. A large Klein-blue rock sculpture covered in non-reflective paint provides the focal point and adds to the interior's dreamlike feel.

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Reimagine Interior Shopping Focal Point 145

Dezeen

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Dutch firm UNStudio has revealed a two-storey flagship store for Chinese technology company Huawei in Shanghai with a facade clad in ivory-coloured petal-like forms. The column was positioned to the side of the central atrium as a focal point for visitors and is wrapped by stairs that lead to the upper mezzanine floor.

Focal Point 107

Focal Point Harmony Form Reimagine 107

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Amidst these challenges, there’s a glimmer of hope in the form of artificial intelligence (AI). Virtual assistants and AI applications emerge as key focal points, with over half of respondents expressing eagerness for their integration.

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Focal Point Shopping Consumer Engagement 130

Design Week

APRIL 1, 2021

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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Interior Design Focal Point Architecture 118