“True friendship is supposed to stand the test of time, distance and silence. I have learned that true friends are always there, even when they are not, and that is the case right now”.
Emanuele Svetti’s preamble is the best way to start telling the story of his first approach to the world of interior design in the United States: the Mass Beverly showroom in Los Angeles.
Founded in Brussels in 1829, Delvaux is the oldest and amongst the most prestigious luxury leather goods company in the world. With more than 40 international stores, today the Maison makes its grand entrance into the Middle East and lands at the Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates, the largest mall in the world.
This project too was entrusted to the Italian studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, which has signed the worldwide concept of Delvaux stores since 2012.
The perfume showroom by SDA Designs is conceptualised as a fusion of modern and classical design elements meant to evoke a sense of rootedness in the past by adding hints of contemporary features to traditional design sensibilities.
The client is into the perfume business and wanted to tap into the UAE market by opening a retail store in Dubai. His intent was to have a retail store that was dramatic in terms of design and depicted the brand image. The client’s business deals in trading of wood scented perfumes and customised perfumery range which is displayed across their retail outlets.
The new showroom for Vegas Sports, located in Sector 29, Gurgaon, is a play haven for kids and sports lovers alike. Crafted by The Picturesque Studio using a product-first design language, the store is spaciously laid out to create seamless visual connections. The design scheme employs subtle, subliminal hints that encourage people to explore the space: ample circulation space, and nooks that unfold within a meandering layout.
The OMA-designed Tiffany & Co. temporary store has opened in the heart of the 8th arrondissement in Paris. Conceived as an adaptive design, the store’s ambiance will transform throughout the year to reflect the character of the collections it will host, bringing together the brand’s latest designs with items from its 185-year collection.
Ellen van Loon, OMA Partner: “Tiffany & Co. has a rich history both in making jewelry and in product design. For us it was important to showcase that history. More than an occasion to discover Tiffany’s latest collection, a visit to the store also becomes a journey across time.”
In Out Studio, headed by Nayra Iglesias and in collaboration with the students of the Master’s Degree in Commercial Spaces at ESD Madrid, designs the first space for Ascale, TAU Cerámica’s large format porcelain tile brand, in Madrid.
The location chosen for this unique and disruptive concept is Espacio Única, a meeting point for a great number of prescription professionals and their clients in the heart of the Chamberí area.
Excella Expert is located in an upcoming furniture hub in Worli, Mumbai that caters to all needs of the building industry. Drawing inspiration from international exhibitions that showcase luxe products in eclectic settings and are user-centric, the Excella experience centre is a one-stop shop for all kinds of interior requirements from materials, furniture, decor, lighting and much more. Conscious of the dynamic nature of the exhibitions, the design intent was to craft a space that adapts to the changing apparel, yet accommodates the showcase of each object on display. Hence, the interior is designed and detailed to act like a ‘shell’, taking a subdued aesthetic that elevates the exhibited item and adds to its experiential character.
Located in Abu Dhabi’s prestigious financial district, Apple Al Maryah Island occupies the pride of place on the island’s waterfront – a large, shaded plaza beneath the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange building and adjacent to The Galleria Al Maryah Island Mall.
Elevated above the promenade, it marks a distinctive new presence as a glistening pearl atop a cascading black water feature. The store also creates a direct connection between the mall and the water’s edge, activating the promenade and the public plaza.
Apple Al Maryah Island is the result of a close collaboration between Apple’s design teams and the integrated architecture and engineering studios at Foster + Partners.
Our showroom design for Swiss System, one of the leading luxury bed stores in Israel, created a pleasant and sophisticated user experience for the store visitors. We merged design elements into the architectural features of the space to create an intimate atmosphere that helps potential buyers image how the products could be displayed at their own homes. We choose wood and light yellow colors to decorate the space and give their showroom a homey feeling.