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Romantic femininity, tone and texture are at the heart of steele. HOUSE flagship

Retail Focus

Reflecting this, the brief asked for a space that was flexible, with the ability to be reconfigured to host influencer/media dinner parties one night and returned to a retail space the next day, all while housing HQ offices upstairs. The post Romantic femininity, tone and texture are at the heart of steele.

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Why focusing is an essential part of retail lighting

Retail Focus

It transforms buying from a process to an experience, creates a desired ambience and can even make a retail space appear larger and more spacious. Once the lighting has been installed, light focusing starts with a thorough walkthrough of a retail space. These tools can make a store more visually appealing and engaging.

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Multi-dimensional, story-telling design for South Korea’s largest, luxury department store

Retail Focus

The retail space opens out onto a large terrace, the first Lotte designed outdoor space, with flowing grasses, hidden sanctuaries and sculptures. Shed brought the outside world in by connecting retail and terrace landscapes though the use of natural materials and forms, all reimagined through a luxury lens.

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Khaite flagship store designed as a "tribute to the cultural legacy of SoHo"

Dezeen

The couple looked to encapsulate the legacy of its location The entire 371 square metre ground floor of the store was dedicated to retail space while the building's basement was reserved for back-of-house workings as well as a private meeting area. Our first design studio was just down the street."

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Developing retail experiences through immersive retail design

Retail Focus

Retailers also recognize the importance of building a cohesive brand identity and narrative message that customers can understand and feel a sense of belonging to. This can include the creation of a distinctive store design, the use of unique materials and textures, and the integration of story-telling elements throughout the store.

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Burdifilek creates "zen-like ambience" in Seoul shopping mall

Dezeen

All of the retail spaces are organised around the atrium, which doubles up as a green belt to provide tranquil views of greenery and water from every vantage point. The second floor, housing high-end womenswear, is a neutral gallery-like space with a subdued tonal palette. The platforms are held up by skinny columns.

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The Psychology of Retail Interior Design: How to Use Design to Influence Customer Behaviour

Greater Group

Dave Alan Kopec of the New School of Architecture and Design in San Diego defines the psychology of space as “t he study of human relations and behaviours within the context of the built and natural environments.” In addition, retail interior design can have a significant impact on the bottom line of a brand or business.