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Case-Real contrasts plaster and steel inside Aesop store in Shinjuku

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The locally based studio decided to use two contrasting materials that it felt reflected the dichotomy of natural and artificial – plaster and steel. All of the store's gently curving walls are coated with coarse beige plaster, which leaves behind a textured surface finish. Photography is by Daisuke Shima. Construction: &S.

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Apparatus updates Los Angeles showroom to include a “modernist grotto”

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The entry program features wall with a rough texture "Upon entering, you find yourself in our version of a modernist grotto," said Apparatus. This surface treatment has a reflective quality meant to contrast the first space. After the grounding of the first space, this functions as a release."

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Gharib Studio outfits Austin jewellery store with pink walls and arches

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Los Angeles design studio Gharib Studio has contrasted concrete floors and exposed ceilings with soft- pink walls and clean lines for a jewellery store in Austin. On one side, the display resembles small bookcases and on the other, the bracelets are displayed throughout a series of arches.

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Italian modernist architecture informs Bottega Veneta store in historic Milan galleria

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I wanted to express the idea of a domestic interior referring to Italian modernist architecture that contrasts with the aesthetic of a spaceship and to capture the intimacy and the imagination of getting dressed." "There are different experiences of space in the store," said Blazy. "I

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FOG Architecture adds playful tailoring motifs to Xiaozhuo boutique in Shanghai

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The fashion boutique is located in central Shanghai FOG Architecture used a glazed facade to open up the front of the shop, allowing plenty of natural daylight into the space while blurring the line between the interiors and the street to create a transitional waiting area.

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

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In contrast, pharmacy delivery app Medly has opened a waiting room for picking up subscriptions in Brooklyn, New York. The small room uses a subtle blend of material textures and turquoise tones to create a calming space with a premium yet technical feel.

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Landlords Need Reimagined Properties And Hospitality-Infused Amenities To Lure Tenants

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Each decision — colors, textures, fabrics, and finishes — contributes to the larger vision. Designing with a striking color palette draws the eye inward, and incorporating various textures also adds visual contrast and uniqueness to the interiors.

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