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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Shoe Gallery in Vilnius, Lithuania by Plazma Architecture StudioFebruary 5th, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Plazma Architecture Studio A multi-brand footwear store Shoe Gallery is located in a modern retail centre, which has inhabited a historic building in the central part of Vilnius, Lithuania.  Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas
 Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas The store is divided into two zones that are based on the L-shaped premises: the main display space which is positioned in front of the entrance and the additional display areas straight off the corner. The space in the first-plan of the store hosts the main footwear exposition. The new collections are placed on the display units that are designed to function as podiums. This zone can be perceived as an actual shoe gallery, just like the title of the store suggests. The space is highlighted by using custom-made luminaries that the interior architects designed for this project in particular.  Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas The rest of the space, positioned in the far-away corner offers display space for the standard footwear exposition. One of the main goals of the interior architects was to make the store work well in terms of function both for the retailers and the customers. For this reason a custom modular exposition system was created: original wall-fixed and free-standing modular systems were designed using standard retail furniture fittings.  Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas Also, footwear brand logos that are suspended from a profile that follows the entire perimeter of the store provides a subtle division between the product brands. In addition, the construction elements of the building are integrated into retail equipment, which offers even more display space as well as precious wall surface for placing the mirrors. These units are decorated in black ceramic tiles.  Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas Project architects wanted to challenge the common perception of a standard footwear store as a merely functional and neutral retail space. This concept stands out in the details. Concrete, metal, wall panelling, glass, ceramic tiles, wallpaper – the wide spectrum of materials used in the project helps create a sense of dynamics.  Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas The concept was taken further by designing custom wallpapers. The pattern of the wallpapers is also used for decorating the glazed partitions. The geometry-inspired, mid-century colour-themed wallpapers and fitting zones as well as the yellow-metal modular display system makes a visit to a standard footwear store feel like a funky fashion experience.  Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas  Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas  Image Courtesy © Leonas Garbačauskas  Image Courtesy © Plazma Architecture Studio  Image Courtesy © Plazma Architecture Studio  Image Courtesy © Plazma Architecture Studio
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