It is important that retail spaces such as shops and malls attract a great number of customers. In this connection issues such as comfort, ease of access, entertainment, and an exciting atmosphere are essential. Shopping is an experience, and also often acts as a tourist attraction.

For the retailer, it is important that the retail space is flexible, matches the right atmosphere in relation to the brand represented at the store, and that there are lots of potiential buyers in the area.

Yauatcha Tea Shop

Innovation in the structural use of glass helped realize the design vision for this tea shop and restaurant in the centre of Soho. We helped our client to construct a stylish new world within the two lowest storeys of a Richard Rogers building in Soho. The bar in the basement is a giant fish tank, while in the ground floor patisserie, cakes, and packages of tea appear to float in the air amidst layers of transparent shelving.

Read more about the Yauatcha Tea Shop here.

Emonika mixed use development

A central district of Slovenia's capital city is to be impressively transformed by an ambitious mixed use development incorporating commercial, residential, retail, hotel, sports, and leisure facilities for day and night. Fundamental to the concept is a long span concrete structure straddling the railway lines that currently bisect the site, creating a bridge between them.The deck of the 'bridge' will accommodate shops and green areas — including an outdoor running track. Basement car parking throughout varies between two and three basements deep, and will provide space for 3,500 cars.

Read more about the Emonika mixed used development here.