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Al-Jawad Pike creates marble "immersive experience" for APL's Soho flagship in NYC

Dezeen

The studio incorporated various other materials into the scheme such as textured sprayed plaster on the walls, Romano travertine for the floor, and champagne-coloured anodised aluminium for the display boxes. Ensuring that the trainers on display were the focal point was a main objective for the architects.

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Liang Architecture Studio creates retrofuturistic boutique in Hangzhou

Dezeen

Grand steel and micro-cement structures, celestial lighting and symmetrical layouts add a sense of ceremony to the shopping experience within this clothing boutique in Hangzhou , China by Liang Architecture Studio. Here, a central seating area made up of five outward-facing seats is surrounded by curved concrete displays with rails.

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Eye Candy: how “beautification” becomes the new retail currency.

Retail Focus

A comprehensive brand experience is promoted from the outside and into the physical space as well as other brand touchpoints. This generally includes elements such as signage, colour palette, lighting, and overall store layout. On the other hand, customers that penetrate the space will have a closer link with the brand.

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A Taste of Uniqueness: Unveiling the Distinctive Realm of Commercial Restaurant Interior Design

Greater Group

While it is obvious that restaurants engage the senses of taste and smell in a way that is distinct from other retail spaces, what may be less obvious is how the engagement of the other senses affects the gustatory experience. What they purchase is not just delivered and displayed, but prepared and served on site.

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5 Lighting Strategies for Interior Design in Commercial Spaces

Fuhrmann Construction

Task lighting, on the other hand, focuses on providing ample light for specific activities or work areas, such as desk lamps or under-cabinet lighting in kitchens. Accent lighting is used to highlight specific features, artwork, or architectural elements, adding visual interest and creating focal points within the space.

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How to Master Retail Design Concepts: Transforming Your Store into a Shopper’s Haven

Greater Group

Where the transaction was once the sole focal point of retail design, modern shopfitters and designers take the entire shopping experience into consideration: Someone glimpses a shop window and enters the shop, then browses and samples or tries on the merchandise, eventually making it to the counter and walking out with a purchase.

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Designing the Human Experience: Branding is Key in the Restaurant Industry

Onyx

This can all be expressed through a restaurant’s unique branding position that showcases their identity and distinguishes them from other companies. The accent lights are used to draw attraction to a focal point which can be used to show off artwork or any featured element. The layout of the space can be influenced by the brand.