The intersection of history and modernity often yields the most compelling designs. In Lucknow, Forearch Studios exemplifies this principle by taking cues from Brutalism to realise an immersive retail experience for Greyscale, an organisation that specialises in innovative and sustainable concrete cladding solutions.
Project name
Greyscale Retail Store
Architecture firm
Forearch Studios
Location
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photography
Vaibhav Bhatia
Principal architect
Aman Pasricha (Principal Architect), Pranat Singh (Principal Architect), Mikasha Sinha Pasricha ( Lead Architect)
Design team
Aman Pasricha, Pranat Singh, Mikasha Sinha Pasricha
Collaborators
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Interarch Associates: It was 11:30 a.m. on a laid-back Tuesday when I was entering Jitu’s Boutique, a charming bungalow-like structure with white and brick-clad walls nestled amid trees and farm plots. The clouds were adding drama to the earthy-contemporary facade of the boutique, which was showcasing a myriad of fabrics and dresses in its glass di...
Project name
Jitu’s Boutique
Architecture firm
Interarch Associates
Location
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Abhishek Chavhan
Principal architect
Dhananjay Mahale
Design team
Kiran Kadam, Pranjal Budhale, Vrushali Dashpute
Interior design
Dhananjay Mahale
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Brick tiles, Kota stone, teak veneer, natural wood, burnt brick, lime plaster, and glass
Typology
Commercial › Retail
The project is situated within West Lane Cultural and Creative Park—formerly a toy factory nestled in an old industrial neighborhood in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou. Through conceiving a comprehensive brand design solution for the client healing pets, Informal Design aims to create a destination for pet lovers, fostering a warm human-pet community t...
Project name
Healing Pets
Architecture firm
Informal Design
Location
West Lane Cultural and Creative Park, Xiaoshao District, Hangzhou, China
Photography
Hei Shui, Rocky
Design team
Spatial design: Sheng Wang, Zhihang Luo, Ning Ye, Huangying Cheng Graphic design: Jing Zheng, Yanhong Liu
Typology
Public Space › Pet-Friendly Social Space
Lovers of high-quality fashion can rejoice as Sacoor Brothers is now ready to welcome visitors back to a space that is more luxurious, connected, and dedicated to exceptional service with the reopening of its Mall of the Emirates location.
Written by
Sacoor Brother
Photography
Sacoor Brother
Kinoto, the toy store located in the Villa Devoto Shopping Mall, stands out for its architecture and interior design that create a magical and enveloping atmosphere. From the outside, the store presents itself with a vibrant facade, adorned with bright colors and playful shapes that capture the essence of the children's world.
Project name
Tienda Kinoto
Architecture firm
Muro Studio
Location
Shopping Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Principal architect
Valeria Munilla, Carolina Rovito
Interior design
Muro Studio
Civil engineer
Sergio Loscalzo
Environmental & MEP
Muro Studio
Tools used
Revit, Lumion, AutoCAD
Typology
Commercial › Store
To welcome the Cosentino Group's first store in Latin America, the mw.arq | Moema Wertheimer office transformed an old house on the west side of São Paulo into an inviting and bold showroom for architects, designers and visitors.
Project name
Cosentino City São Paulo
Architecture firm
MW Arquitetura
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Marcelo Magnani
Principal architect
Moema Wertheimer
Design team
Cosentino Spain, MW Arquitetura
Collaborators
André Fernandez, Caio Minniti
Interior design
MW Arquitetura
Civil engineer
Lock Engenharia
Structural engineer
Edatec Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
NBR Projetos
Supervision
MW Arquitetura
Construction
Lock Engenharia
Material
Dekton / Silestone
Typology
Commercial › Retail
The design is simple, transparent, but perfectly detailed and uses only a few high-quality materials. We avoid all substitutes. The interior invites closer inspection and invites touching.
Project name
Gentleman Store
Architecture firm
ORA [interior design], třiarchitekti [refurbishment project]
Location
Karlínské náměstí 209/9, Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Jan Veisser, Jan Hora, Barbora Hora [ORA]. David Mareš, Ivona Náterová [třiarchitekti]
Design team
Maroš Drobňák, Klára Mačková, Klarisa Ach-Hübner, Pavla Večeřová, Oskar Madro
Built area
Usable floor area 265 m²
Material
Honed concrete, Steel bars, Steel sheets, Solid oak wood
Typology
Commercial › Store
Argodrinks showroom is a space that serves for the display, testing and purchase of drinks. The showroom has been designed with a completely new look, with the aim of creating adequate spaces for the distribution of brands and creating a comfortable environment for testing.
Project name
Argodrinks by Agrotrade
Architecture firm
Maden Group
Location
Cagllavice, Kosovo
Photography
Leonit Ibrahimi
Principal architect
Ideal Vejsa, Gazmend Dema
Interior design
Maden Group
Typology
Commercial › Store, Showroom
