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National Gallery’s Portico Shop Unveils New Design Celebrating Art and Heritage

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The National Gallery’s Portico Shop reopens its doors after a three-month refurbishment, revealing an entirely new design by Lumsden, the award-winning firm specialising in retail and F&B for cultural and visitor attractions. ” To address the windowless nature of the centrally located Portico Shop, Lumsden designed four 3.5m

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Longchamp redefines its retail footprint with très chic Melbourne apartment

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Amalgamation of art, design and comfort The brand’s subsidiary in Australia and New Zealand worked closely with Longchamp’s global and regional architecture departments to adapt the new store concept to the layout of the location layout and the heritage of the building.

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From Bondi to Perth, here are six standout store openings

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Zulu & Zephyr Bondi, New South Wales Australian independent lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr opened the doors to its new flagship store in March with an intimate soiree at the coveted Gould Street shopping strip location in Bondi Beach. Leaning into the centre’s curved design, the new store is bright, spacious and spans 150sqm.

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Standout stores: New flagships, pop-ups and openings that caught our eye 

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Conceptually, it embraces Sydney’s energetic atmosphere and pays homage to some famous landscapes, including the Outback and Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which helps create an immersive shopping experience. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by Pauline’s presence, a large-scale painting by Scottish artist Lorna Robertson.

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EBBA Architects designs sculptural pop-up shop for Rotaro at Liberty

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EBBA designed a pop-up shop for fashion rental platform Rotaro " Rotaro is all about fashion rental, as a response to waste in the industry," he added. EBBA was influenced by the work of artists Donald Judd and Carl Andre and their elevation of humble materials through detailing and construction.

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Inside Aldi’s new Sydney Corner Store urban grocer concept

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Aldi says its new Corner Store concept just opened in North Sydney will make it faster and more convenient for city customers to shop for supplies. The Corner Store’s layout differs from other Aldi stores in Australia with simple navigation and self checkouts. A Sonoma barista at work in the new Aldi Corner Store.

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Crafting luxury brand narratives through popup stores

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The store layout should also facilitate storytelling and create an atmosphere that resonates with your target audience. Chanel: Chanel has used pop-up shops to bring its one-of-a-kind brand story to life. Gucci: Gucci has developed pop-up shops that emphasize their eclectic and dynamic aesthetic.