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Retail Space

Discover 13 award-winning designs tagged Retail Space on Design News Magazine.

I Do Emergent Arts  Retail Space

I Do Emergent Arts

The I Do artist store in Wuhan, China blends uniquely spatial and sculptural elements to create a highly expressive, enticing and inspiring user experience. At the center of the space, and protruding through the facade, a massive 9m steel sculpture rises from the first floor space and emerges on the second floor. Symbolically, the one to one scale elephant and figures represent the wisdom, strength and unity as a projection of the relationships which can be embodied by those visitors to the retail space.

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We Wedding Ring Art Center Retail Space

We Wedding Ring Art Center

We Wedding Ring is a jewelry retail space set in a single building within a creative garden rather than in a shopping mall. The interior covers 300 square meters and is finished in white tones. A transparent glass curtain wall opens the store outward and brings in more natural light. Curved structures divide the front and rear areas, while arched openings create contrasts of light and shadow. Shaped arches on the ceiling simulate skylights. A suspended balloon sculpture near the entrance invites visitors to interact with the space.

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Ace Play Retail Space

Ace Play

Ace Play Sport is a retail space for badminton equipment, set in a 50-year-old shophouse in Taiwan. The interior of 70 square meters has a narrow plan with daylight from one side only. An angled ceiling starts at the arcade and guides visitors inward. A hollow arched display island anchors the central zone. Unfinished birch plywood brings warmth and low emissions, while matte metallic paint and polished tiles suggest speed. A light-diffusing membrane ceiling spreads an even glow. The design links badminton heritage with contemporary retail.

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Portugal Vineyards Retail Space

Portugal Vineyards

The Portugal Vineyards concept store is the first physical store for the online wine specialist company. Located adjacent to the company’s headquarters, facing the street and occupying 90m2, the store consists of an open-plan devoid of partitions. The interior is a blindingly white and minimal space with circular circulation - a white canvas for the Portuguese wine to shine and be displayed. The shelves are carved out of the walls in reference to the wine terraces on a 360 degrees immersive retail experience with no counter.

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Chengdu Gift Retail Space

Chengdu Gift

Chengdu Gift is a retail space designed for the display and sale of local gift products. The interior covers 137 square meters and is shaped around the idea of a gift box that is about to be opened. The main frame is a domed structure formed by 320 white metal plates cut in the shape of ginkgo leaves, a plant closely linked to the city of Chengdu. The metal plates are assembled onto arched steel pipes, a method chosen to suit a short construction period. Transparent glass plates act as carriers for the gifts on display.

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Or Atelier Retail Space

Or Atelier

Or Atelier is a multi-brand fashion store located in Chongqing, China. The interior is inspired by ancient Greek architecture, and in particular by the graceful structure of the classical column. Wood columns form a winding path, so each visitor can follow a personal route through the store. Squares and circles are combined to give the space constant variation. Yellow travertine covers the walls, while turquoise stone is used for the facade and the cashier counter. Display counters are made of stainless steel, and fabric sofas add a soft touch.

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Shanmu Store Retail Space

Shanmu Store

Shanmu Store is a retail space for a Taiwanese wedding cookie brand in Taichung City. The store covers 58 square meters indoors and 39 square meters outdoors, and includes a product display area, a counter, two balconies and a restroom. Traditional Taiwanese building materials are combined with contemporary ones. Hexagonal mosaics on the floor represent flowers, and an island of solid wood forms the presentation area. Cabinet doors use rattan weaving. Vintage brick grilles divide the tasting booths and let natural light pass through.

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Leding Bespoke Retail Space

Leding Bespoke

Leding Bespoke is a retail space designed for a made-to-measure menswear tailor in Shaoxing, China. The main entrance is on the second floor and is reached by a staircase framed with blue laminated glass. A sculpture named Time Flow, formed by 698 movable cubes of 100 millimetres each, stands at the centre of the space. Circulation is arranged around Time Flow, with areas for measuring, cutting and sewing. Finishes include polished white tile, textured white paint, black matte metal and white terrazzo. Old tools and 3D printed body props recall the handmade tailoring process.

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Conlia Home Image Store Retail Space

Conlia Home Image Store

Conlia Home Image Store is a retail interior created for a home furnishing brand in Jiangmen, China. The design draws on traditional Chinese architecture and on oriental family life. Logs and stainless steel refer to trusses and window grilles. Polypropylene sheets, rattan weaving and soft fabrics add natural texture. A semi open and symmetrical layout links the inside and the outside. Functional areas are connected rather than fully separated, which creates a layered space. Themed scene modules present different room settings and support a calm shopping experience.

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WE Retail Space

WE

We Jewelry is a retail interior designed for a jewelry brand and located in Fuzhou, China. The shop covers 45 square meters. The display cabinets are shaped after travel cases and are embedded in shelving, so more pieces can be shown within a limited area. Metal rivets on the window and on the cabinets add a refined detail. The window uses a grid pattern, with white open cells and orange closed cells. Burning orange is the main color of the space. Light sources of different color temperatures are placed to make the jewelry appear brighter.

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Studds Retail Space

Studds

Studds Accessories Ltd is a retail store design for helmets and riding accessories, covering 600 square feet. The trade area is divided into two zones for the Studds and SMK brands, unified by one design language drawn from legacy, comfort and safety. Fixtures are made of square powder-coated metal pipes, combined with green cast acrylic, paper wood and fire-resistant composite panels. Virtual reality gear, an interactive touch table and a helmet sanitizing machine support the customer experience. The layout is adaptable to different markets and locations.

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Wang Xi Fashion Studio Retail Space

Wang Xi Fashion Studio

Wang Xi Fashion Studio is a retail space for an independent fashion designer brand, with a gross built area of 81 square meters. The design takes fabric as the starting point, in form and in material, to create consistency between the space and the clothing brand. Curved surfaces and wood grain echo the soft texture of cloth. The dressing room stands at the front of the display area and sets the rhythm of the space. A semi-enclosed tea break area is partly separated by a half-height curved wall. The clothing workshop is placed in the most hidden part of the space.

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