Kazakhstan retail space is “rooted in local context and tradition”
Design studio Up2date Architects has revealed the minimalist Messa House store in Almaty, Kazakhstan, which reimagines the form of…
Surging gas prices threaten to reverse Canada’s inflation progress, economists say
Jimmy Jean, chief economist and strategist at Desjardins, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss February’s CPI data. Economists warn…
Schemata Architects designs Le Labo store to reflect Tokyo setting
Local studio Schemata Architects has renovated a store in Tokyo for perfumery brand Le Labo, featuring shelves and…
Anastasiia Tempynska transforms embassy into Kyiv showroom
Ukrainian designer Anastasiia Tempynska has completed a lifestyle store in Kyiv where modern materials, including mirrors and tiled…
MVRDV drapes glass veil around Tiffany & Co flagship in Beijing
A curving glass veil that appears to be “constantly changing as you move” cloaks the exterior of the…
Kith store on Regent Street informed by “bones of the raw space”
American fashion brand Kith has collaborated with Porto Architecture to create the interiors for its flagship store on…
Behind the counter: Quirky tales from Hawke’s Bay op shops
“Sometimes they come in, we chat about things, we have a hug … I don’t even know what…
SoBA designs cafe in China as “a living container” with dynamic facades
Chinese architecture studio SoBA Architects has completed a cafe and florist shop in Kunshan, China, within a foldable…
Live Berg curates “tasting menu” of Norwegian design in Oslo gallery D142
Oslo-based designer Live Berg has curated Chef’s Kiss, the opening exhibition in a new concept store dedicated to…
“Are malls back?” asks commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Heatherwick Studio’s plans for a public square flanked by shops…