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Hermès reopens its store in Pacific Place Mall, revealing a unique, spacious design and reaffirming its history with Hong Kong

Retail Focus

Transformed by the Parisian architecture agency RDAI , the floorplan is guided by the curved forms of the space and follows a fluid, open layout that encourages the eye to travel from one side of the store to the other. Unique cultural references are instilled in bespoke design features of both the interior and exterior.

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Mexico City boutique by MYT+GLVDK features double-conical staircase

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Mexico City studio MYT+GLVDK has designed a concept store in the south of the Mexican capital, featuring a staircase with both concave and convex portions beneath a vaulted ceiling. More semi-circular steps below form a display for shoes within this back room, where other garments are hung in niches on either side.

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Gentle Monster opens HAUS SHANGHAI

Retail Focus

In addition, various forms of collaged media art and aesthetic furniture provide a distinct F&B experience. The post Gentle Monster opens HAUS SHANGHAI appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design. Dessert of your dreams.”. HAUS SHANGHAI’s 2nd floor houses the world’s largest Gentle Monster store.

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Pillow potential: 6 unique ways to tackle cushion design

Design Wanted

How are designers approaching them today? Here’s our guide to the uncommon characteristics in cushion design. Today, cushions and pillows are ubiquitous, having solidified a spot in the arsenal of every amateur interior designer as a quick fix way to transform a room. Cushions for Comfort. Sacco by Zanotta – © Zanotta.

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Customers exchange urine for soap at Het Nieuwe Instituut pop-up shop

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Cultural centre Het Nieuwe Instituut is rethinking the archetypal museum shop with a pop-up at Dutch Design Week , designed to encourage more ethical, resource-conscious consumption. The aim was to help the designers trial their ideas for how the exchange of goods could be less extractive and transactional in a real-world scenario.

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Biophilic Design Is Part Of The New Normal (And We’re Not Just Talking Office Plants)

All Work

People spend most of their time in manufactured spaces that are not always designed with wellbeing in mind. Biophilic design incorporates natural elements into nearly all aspects of these manufactured environments. With workers spending more time indoors, studies show Biophilic design can improve productivity and reduce stress.

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10 Ways To Maximize Wellbeing And Productivity Through Workplace Design

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Neuro-architecture explores how art, color, lighting, and design can have a positive impact on our mood, productivity, and overall health. Interior Design Director Jessica Shaw shares her top 10 tips for creating a workspace that boosts mental and physical wellness. Let the reaction influence your creative design palette.

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