Nigel Coates discusses his breakthrough interiors project Caffè Bongo and explains what he’ll be looking for when judging the awards.
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Recently opened in San Francisco, Aether’s shop is constructed from three shipping containers and to maximize space – the Aether team incorporated a custom-built rotating rack that spans all three floors.
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PanPan Atelier a Artisan bakery chain in Valencia, Spain. Brand design RocÃo Martinavarro.
Contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional ear of wheat, the basic ingredient of bread to form a pattern that is easily recognizable. The chevron pattern also reminds of antique artisan techniques such as woven esparto baskets, used to display the bread, or opus spicatum, redefined in the interior design of PanPan bakeries.
The naming concept is based on word repetition in order to emphasize authenticity. Bread-bread, as in real bread. This system is carried throughout all communication materials, and has endless possibilities, all grouped under one slogan with double meaning: “PanPan. Repetirás” (BreadBread. You will repeat).
Custom lettering for the logotype.
View PanPan Atelier  in Monocle’s annual Retail Stars.
Interior design by Ito Masaru Design Project SEI.
The space is divided into large three zones through setting the tunnel made of black glass at the center obliquely in response to the customer circulation. The space starts from the main zone positioned in the center that is opened widely towards the entrance. The custom-made chandelier made of Swarovski crystal and the titanium skull as the symbol of this shop is set on the ceiling like a waterfall towards the floor. And the small room next to the main zone is positioned as an antechamber of the fitting room. The room is featured by the organically wriggling floor with the digital LED installed under the glass printed in the colored leopard skin pattern.
Moreover, the minimally constructed cashier zone is positioned on the left zone. As a result, the whole space is presenting Roen’s regular concept such as the fusion of minimum and glamorous taste without intention.
“When Skins 6/2 Cosmetics’ owners approached us to establish their brand in the US, we were thrilled at the opportunity to re-think the cosmetics retail experience. The site’s prime location at Las Vegas’ newest destination – the Cosmopolitan – was the ideal platform for launching the brand and concept, bolstered by distinguished neighbors such as London fashion retailer All Saints and New York’s famed Blue Ribbon Sushi, to name a few. So the challenge was to create an inspiring venue to showcase some very exciting cosmetic and perfume brands, and inject some magic into a new-built space (keeping in mind the Las Vegas factor…). By juxtaposing simple elements treated in unusual ways, strong visual merchandising opportunities and playing up the scale of the space, Skins 6/2 stands out as a dramatic, spontaneous boudoir – and the customer response has been wonderful. Many shoppers have already mentioned they take away the feeling of having been inspired, which really is the ultimate goal of any good retail experience.â€
Oliver Michell, UXUS.
MASHstudios interior design for Kid Robot retail store in Miami.
As an icon in pop culture, art toys and vinyl, Kid Robot needed something simple and fresh, modern yet understated for a young feel that wouldn’t over clutter their small spaces. In each store, smaller shelves were needed for the toys, as well as storage areas and apparel displays. Custom built cabinets, fixtures, flooring, signage, and graphics were incorporated throughout the span of the projects.
