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Chain Store Age celebrates the winners of its 29th annual Retail Store of the Year design competition, which attracted entries from around the globe. Barneys New York Co-Op, in Brooklyn, N.Y., was awarded the top honor, Retail Store of the Year. Featuring an open floor plan and industrial look, the 9,400-sq.-ft. store is perfectly in sync with its urban locale.

In addition, there were first-place awards and honorable mention awards given in 28 individual categories, including both domestic and international.

The judges for this year’s competition were Joe DeLuca, VP construc-tion and store planning, New York & Company, New York City; George Holz, director of construction, Foot Locker, New York City; Diana Revkin, managing director, retail, and senior associate, TPG Architecture, New York City; Hayes Slade, Slade Architecture, New York City; and Valerie Valmas, senior designer/project manager, Tricarico Architecture and Design, Wayne, N.J.

All the winning projects are profiled in this special section. All placed first except where noted. For additional photos of the projects and a list of related resources, go to chainstoreage.com.

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Retail Store of the Year

Best Overall Entry

Barneys New York Co-OpBrooklyn, N.Y.Design: AEdifica, Montreal

Barneys New York Co-Op, in Brooklyn, N.Y., took top honors in Chain Store Age’s 29th annual Store of the Year Retail Design Competition. In addition to being named best overall entry, or Store of the Year, the two-level, 9,400-sq.-ft. store placed first in two other categories: softlines (5, sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.) and fitting rooms.

Barneys Co-Op, designed by AEdifica, Montreal, has a minimalist, uncluttered and modern-urban look that embodies the essence of the Co-Op brand and directs all attention to the designer merchandise on display. With a design theme inspired by the avant-garde art galler-ies that abound in the area, the store is in tune with the emerging character of the neighborhood, while being re-spectful of Brooklyn’s history. An art gallery feel perme-ates the space even as it remains grounded and inclusive.

“The presence of raw materials and industrial finishes helps to balance things out and echoes the Brooklyn vibe,” said Stéphane Bernier, director of retail design, AEdifica, Montreal, which served as design firm and architect on the project. “The color palette is restricted to shades of white and gray, and the materials to rustic pine and hot-rolled steel.”

The main floor is designed to echo the ambience of a modern art gallery. It is a raw space with an open floor plan, painted concrete blocks, black-ened steel and exposed conduits. Large solid-timber tables, reminiscent of makeshift workbenches or drafting tables, serve as jewelry display tables and also as the cashwraps.

The lower floor, with its reclaimed-wood clad floors and walls, is styled as the living quarters of an artist-in-residence. It has a warmer, more intimate feel. Couches, area rugs and fitting rooms dressed with bathroom tiles contribute to the loft-like environment.

“The sharp contrast in tonality and materials between the ground floor and basement adds a dose of energy to the space,” Bernier said.

An industrial staircase, with a sequence of wood and steel steps, connects the two levels and creates a strong visual element in the basement.

FITTING ROOMS: The fitting rooms on each floor have their own distinct environment.

“The overall concept of “reversed contrast” was used: The predominantly white sales area on the ground floor has wood-clad fitting rooms, while the basement, with

Wood timber floors, repurposed industrial tables, retro chairs and area rugs give a warm feel to the lower level of Barneys New York Co-Op.

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its wood floor and walls, has white-tiled fitting rooms,” Bernier explained.

The ground-floor men’s fitting rooms feature reclaimed wood cladding and sand-colored wool carpet. Standard industrial hollow-steel doors are painted dark gray and cen-tered within a supersized door frame. Other features include a full-height mirror with a hot-rolled steel frame with back-lighting and a bench made of reclaimed solid timber.

The same basic concept was applied to the ground-floor women’s fitting rooms, with the addition of a large bench upholstered with a silver metallic fabric and a painted mural on the exterior walls.

In contrast, the basement-level fitting rooms are designed

as “repurposed washrooms” to further express the “artist’s living quarters” theme of the space.

“The walls are clad with white metro tiles installed in a brick pattern, and the floor is made up of a white hexagonal mosaic tile,” Bernier said.

To add a touch of warmth, a beige wool area rug is in-stalled in each cabin, acting as the artist’s “shower mat.”

CHALLENGES: The project was not without its challenges. “Convincing customers to go down to a basement is

always a challenge in retail,” Bernier said. “We wanted the basement to feel inviting and reward the customer with a rich, vibrant and creative experience. This is why we came up with our metaphor of the ‘artist in residence’s

living quarters.’ ” Another challenge was the fairly low

ceilings, which eliminated the option of concealing the pipes and conduits. As a solution, the design team chose to keep the space raw and celebrate the mechani-cal components. Fake pipes and dummy panels were added to create a sculptural effect behind the cashwrap and enhance the industrial look.

“The cashwrap is my favorite part of the store,” Bernier said. “We’re really excited by the graphical motif and sculptural ef-fect of that corner wall, with the electri-cal conduits on one side creating a very linear texture, while the array of electrical panels on the other side creates a mosaic of odd-sized rectangles. The inside joke around this feature is that we imagined it as the entrance exam for an electrician: How fast he could figure out which panels are blank and which panels are ‘live’ would determine if he was qualified to work in the store!”

The raw industrial backbone of the space is evident on the ground floor. The building’s main power conduits and panels are located directly behind the cashwrap (left).

A collection of artist’s illustrations add a whimsical touch to the women’s apparel fitting rooms, which are clad with reclaimed wood slats.



Softlines(less than 5,000 sq. ft.)Honorable Mention

Verona VibeGatineau, QuebecDesign: Ruscio Studio, Montreal

A dramatic design with an all-red color palette creates a sense a fashion and passion at Verona Vibe, while provid-ing the ideal platform for showcasing hot footwear brands. The all-red motif extends from the flooring to the wall to the ceiling, making the 1,800-sq.-ft. a standout to passers-by. Black and white cut-out graphics make a powerful visual statement against the bold red back-ground and help define the store brand to its hip, young demographic.

Softlines (less than 5,000 sq. ft.)

MerrellRockford, Mich.Design: FRCH Design Worldwide, Cincinnati

In keeping with the attitude and personality of the brand, the new Merrell prototype brings the outdoors

in with a design that relates to customers’ personal outdoor experiences and offers an exploration of the senses. Perimeter sliding-door fixtures hung with rustic-looking barn door hardware allow open stock on the floor, making the merchandise completely acces-sible to customers. Strategically placed outdoor graph-ics enhance the overall theme, as do fixture materials and decor accents. Items that might have been collected while wearing the products on display are featured on a curated wall.

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• Judges Award for Innovation• Softlines (5,000 to 15,000 sq. ft.) Honorable Mention

The Flagship Store Powered by ReebokEast Rutherford, N.J.Design: Chute Gerdeman Retail, Columbus, Ohio

Challenged to design one store to serve both the New York Jets and New York Giants, the design team of Flagship Store Powered by Reebok, at the New Meadowland Stadium, rose to the occasion, creating a memorable, state-of-the-art shopping experience. A combination of projected graphics, color LED lighting, flexible and mobile fixtures, hidden merchandise storage and a rotating perim-eter display system allows the 9,600-sq.-ft. space to transform from the Jets to Gi-ants overnight for the teams’ respective home games. The stylish, ultra-modern design features gleaming white floor-to-ceiling striped bands that simulate the dramatic highs and lows of a football game.

Softlines (greater than 15,000 sq. ft.)

AéropostaleNew York CityDesign: GHA design studios, Montreal

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Aéropostale pays homage to its New York City roots in the design of its Times Square flagship. Iconic Big Apple images are incorporated in a holistic manner throughout the two-level, 19,000-sq.-ft. space, which also reflects the chain’s classic col-legiate beginnings. In a novel twist, a prime piece of second-floor real estate features a balcony area where customers can be filmed dancing, with their images later projected on the LED façade.



Department Store

Liverpool PolancoMexico City, MexicoDesign: FRCH Design Worldwide, Cincinnati

A simple but powerful design solution provides Liverpool Polanco with an international sensibility and makes shopping at the remodeled store a cap-tivating experience. The design creates a rhythm of salon-styled shop vignettes, with merchandise presented in unexpected ways. A double-height atrium with monumental columns connect the ground level with the mezzanine above, creating a dramatic central hub that acts as the visual heart of the 504,009-sq.-ft. store.

Department Store Honorable Mention

Bloomingdale’s Santa Monica, Calif.Design: Mancini•Duffy, New York City

Taking a design cue from the surrounding beachside community, the design team of Bloomingdale’s used subtle references to capture the “beach chic” South-ern California lifestyle. The 101,00-sq.-ft. store is an imaginative departure from Bloomingdale’s larger units. Even the retailer’s iconic black-and-white checkerboard floor is reinterpreted in stenciled con-crete. Unexpected splashes of color, varied textures and lively contrasts make for a look of weathered elegance. The store’s unique feel is evident through-out, from the mannequins that float overhead on a ceiling-mounted conveyor belt to the 6-ft.-high retractable Chinese lantern-styled pods that serve as dressing rooms.

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Hardlines(less than 5,000 sq. ft.)

metroPCS Digital LoftOrlando, Fla.Design: MillerZell Inc., Atlanta

Visitors to Orlando’s Amway Center sports venue can play and interact with the latest in interactive digital technology and state-of-the art com-munications devices at metroPCS Digital Loft. The 986-sq.-ft. space commands attention with its blend of reflective materials, cutting-edge digital projections and touch screens, and bold color. Semi-circular pod configurations create key social areas within the area, while curving forms, shapes and seating facilitate traffic flow. Theater-inspired lighting provides enhanced drama at night.

Hardlines (less than 5,000 sq. ft.)Honorable Mention

LegoNew York CityArchitect: Friar Associates, Farmington, Conn.

The playfulness and creativity of the Lego brand is combined with the notable architecture of Rockefeller Center in the com-pany’s first standalone store in New York City. Standard Lego elements are used to create an immersive experience throughout the 5,000-sq.-ft. space. Lego’s signature “pick-a-brick” wall rises 17 ft. between both levels of the store. Store elements, from lighting fixtures to furnishings, reference the brick form.

Hardlines (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) Honorable Mention

BrittoMiamiDesign: ID & Design International, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Britto, at Miami International Airport, is the first-ever store de-voted to the art and accessories of Brazilian artist Romero Britto. The 1,350-sq.-ft. shop displays goods in a sleek, contemporary museum-like environment. Back-lit acrylics, black accents, crys-talized glass tiles and a black ceiling soffit with gridded lenses are dramatically integrated into a white backdrop.

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Hardlines (greater than 15,000 sq. ft.)

“R” Superstore (Toys“R”Us/Babies“R”Us)King of Prussia, Pa. Design: Toys “R” Us design team, Wayne, N.J.The new, integrated store format of Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us offers convenient, one-stop shopping. The design brings both brands together in a streamlined, contemporary shopping environment that is easy to navigate. Interior floor finishes and paint colors provide a warm, neutral backdrop that lets the mer-chandise take center stage. Integrated visual graphics provide colorful accents.

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The ExchangeTinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla.Design: Chute German Retail, Columbus, Ohio

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has updated its brand identity and retail format under a new banner, The Exchange. The design provides a fresh, modern and customer-friendly shopping experience, one custom designed for the military lifestyle. Vibrant imagery, lively colors and branded patterns give an upbeat, energetic feel to the 174,015-sq.-ft. store. The space is divided into three distinct merchandise worlds: home, life and style. Key departments within the worlds are given destina-tion treatments, with their own decor elements. The store package is modular — all architectural fixturing and signage components are movable and shippable around the world.

Toys “R” Us, Wayne, N.J.



Exterior Honorable Mention

WalgreensOak Park, Ill.Architect: Camburas & Theodore, Des Plaines, Ill.

New architecture is blended seamlessly with the old in Walgreens’ Oak Park site. The project saw the adaptive reuse of the existing historic Collins Building shell (c. 1922), whose facade was completely restored. The new addition has a modern look but is also complementary to the neo-classical Collins structure.


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Red Door SpaPhoenixArchitect: cmda design bureau inc., Scottsdale, Ariz.

With an architectural design inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, the exterior of Red Door Spa, in Phoenix, evokes a strong yet tranquil presence. The façade pulls off the enviable feat of being both easily brand-definable, as well as reflecting the local archi-tectural styles of the surrounding community.



Supermarket Honorable Mention

Calgary Co-OpCalgary, Alberta, CanadaDesign: King Retail Solutions, Eugene, Ore.

With a “Modern Chateau” theme that combines old and new architectural elements, Calgary Co-Op offers a distinctive shopping environment. The grand entry is lit like the public space of a chateau to convey a sense of arrival. Contem-porary, chandelier-like clustered rings create a focal point in the produce and food service sections, while conceal-ing overhead lighting. To make the small-scaled store appear larger, the design team opened the center area through exposed trusses and ducts.

Supermarket

Lakeview GroceryNew OrleansDesign: King Retail Solutions, Eugene, Ore.

A clean, uplifting design, familiar but updated, con-veys a sense of trust and value at Lakeview Grocery. Located in the part of New Orleans hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina, the 22,000-sq.-ft. supermarket has a welcoming, neighborhood feel, enhanced with a 50’s-inspired color palette, fun imagery and nautical-inspired, hand-painted signs that reference adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Simple, basic materials, such as stained plywoods and sealed concrete, reinforce the store’s value persona.



Convenience Store

Swiss FarmsMilmont Park, Pa.Design: Chute Gerdeman Retail, Columbus, Ohio

Swiss Farms’ new prototype is de-signed to communicate freshness, speed and efficiency, all of which are central to the drive-through chain’s updated market positioning. The new brand identity creates a “fresh from the farm” feel, with its iconic rooster, sunrise imagery and fresh color palette. New digital menu boards feature prod-uct offerings, promotions and large-scale visuals. The glass façade with tiered merchandising allows for greater visibility of product assortment, while interior fixtures are designed and laid out to enhance quick-pick access.

Supermarket Honorable Mention

Longo’s TorontoDesign: Watt International, Toronto

The design of Longo’s downtown Toronto store embodies the company’s heritage and its passion for food and freshness. Shadow boxes installed on the bulkhead of the produce department reflect the grocer’s “Fresh from the fields” positioning. Graphics complement the interior architecture, and also turn the struc-tural columns in the basement location into communication vehicles.

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Restaurant

Chairman’s SuitesTorontoDesign: II by IV Design Associates, Toronto

Classic, simple but luxe materials lend an exclusive, upscale masculine feel to the members-only Chairman’s Suites. Located in Air Canada Centre, Toronto’s premier sports

and entertainment venue, the 4,500-sq.-ft. space is fashioned with deep rosewood, Italian vanilla marble, polished bronze, leather and black painted glass in a matte and gloss finish for added texture. The visual pièce de résistance is the main bar and its striking wall cladding. Stunning ceiling detail with concealed lighting draws the eye up in The Portal, a short tunnel that leads to the lounge space.

Restaurant Honorable Mention

AutostradaVaughan, Ontario, CanadaDesign: II By IV Design Associates, Toronto

The designers of Autostrada took inspiration from the restaurant’s name, which in Italian means “highway.” Among the unique elements are a sunken dining area encircled by a laser-cut, custom-lacquered screen of inverted trapezoids (the symbol for highway on Italian road signs) and a massive feature wall that rises 14 ft. and is affixed with an oversized, custom-crafted three-dimensional lacquered installation of a Pirelli tire tread.

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Casual Dining

White Castle/Laughing NoodleSpringfield, OhioDesign: Big Red Rooster, Columbus, Ohio

White Castle/Laughing Noodle, a new concept from White Castle, combines the company’s signature burger offerings with international noodle dishes. The bold use of color and distinctive seating options create an environment that encourages patrons to dine in. Oversized graphics cre-ate a fun, family-friendly environment that evokes the brand’s personality.

Casual Dining Honorable Mention

Tom & Eddie’sChicagoDesign: Big Red Rooster, Columbus, Ohio

A new, upscale, better-burger concept, Tom & Eddie’s takes its design cues from traditional steakhouse restau-rants but offers them up with a fresh, modern twist. A vibrant color palette, double-sided fireplace and varied seating options enhance the welcoming feel. Oversized graphics illustrate fresh ingredients while educating customers as they stand in line.


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Specialty Food

SAQ SignatureQuebec City, QuebecDesign: AEdifica, Montreal

Taking its inspiration from the ambience of an authentic chateau wine cellar, SAQ Signature elevates shopping for exclusive wines and fine liquors to a new level. The 5,000-sq.-ft. space is built within the foun-dation walls. Buttresses and pillars along the bearing walls add a sense of rhythm. Massive pillars clad in black slate define the architecture and create intimate display alcoves. Coats of arms and quotes from fa-mous poets are used to inspire the consumer.


Specialty Food Honorable Mention

The Culinary Instituteof America St. Helena, Calif.Design: Miroglio Architecture + Design, Oakland, Calif.

The relationship of food and contemporary living is spotlighted in the design of The Culinary Institute of America’s on-site campus store. The materials and finishes are in keeping with those used in the cooking process and include stainless steel, maple butcher block and glass. A curving, overhead stainless steel “range hood/pot rack” serves as the primary organizing design element of the project. To keep the ceiling as exposed as possible, all the utilities are located within the trunk duct of this central element.

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Attraction Retailing

Disney Store Montebello, Calif.Design: Disney Stores Worldwide, Pasadena, Calif.

Designed to deliver “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day,” the new Disney Store format offers immersive and interactive experiences inspired by favorite Disney characters and sto-ries. Among the attractions: a Princess Castle, complete with a Magic Mirror in which, with the wave of a wand, a princess appears. Other key features include Lucite trees on which video is projected, a state-of-the-art theater where guests can select their own Disney content, and a custom car-building experience inspired by Disney-Pixar’s animated Cars film.


Home Improvement

Almacenes CoronaBogotá, ColombiaDesign: Watt International, Toronto

A modern design creates the ultimate inspirational center for kitchen and bath renovation materials and ac-cessories at Almacenes Corona. The 4,304-sq.-ft. space was designed to accommodate all aspects of the renova-tion process and highlight the retailer’s “best of the best” merchandise selection. Fully realized hubs show-case Corona’s products in use. In-store graphics call attention to the different services and solutions Corona offers, from interior design to professional installation.

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In-store Shop

Women’s Shoe Dept., Macy’sOakbrook, Ill.Design: Charles Sparks + Company, Westchester, Ill.

A remodel has brought new sophistication to one of Macy’s signature businesses: women’s shoes. A light, tonal palette of color and finishes, modular tables and residentially inspired furni-ture enhances the upscale feel. A semi-transparent screen-like segmentation of spaces allow trend statements to flow easily within the overall plan and expand or contract as businesses change. Seating interacts with display surfaces to lead customers through the space.

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Pop-Up Store

RidemakerzLake Buena Vista, Fla.Design: Ridemakerz, Irvine, Calif.; Oei Design, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Kick Design, New York City

Ridemakerz brings its garage-themed, make-your-own-toy-car concept to a temporary location in Downtown Disney. The 16,359-sq.-ft. space, a former Virgin Records Megastore, has been transformed into Rider-makerz’s signature immersive experience. The design team dealt with the enormous size of the store by adding such extras as a radio-control test track and an auto salon showcasing eight show-quality vehicles.



Kiosk

International Currency ExchangeQuebec City, QuebecDesign: Ruscio Studio, Montreal

International Currency Exchange’s sleek, futuristic design is intended to facilitate its expansion into upscale malls across Canada. Visually striking but also secure, the ICE kiosk is fashioned out of Corian, which eliminates unsightly edges. The “bird’s nest” panel is made of polycarbon-ate panels laminated with MDF and a high catalyzed paint finish that offers a striking contrast to the turquoise backdrop. An angled tower showcasing the currency-rates ticker and screen serve as the focal point of the kiosk.

Cashwrap

7 For All MankindSanta Monica, Calif.Design: 7 For All Mankind in-house design team, Los Angeles

A prominent feature in the overall design of the space, the cashwrap at 7 For All Mankind is noteworthy for its focus on clean lines and interlocking planes. Video of campaign imagery is projected onto the metal-shroud cashwrap’s cantilevered wood-plank backwrap. A 9-ft. long burnished-bronze planter, filled with succulents, on the backwrap counter complements the sense of a casual-modern Southern California home that the store design projects. The planter also helps prevent sales associates from cluttering up the back area with merchandise.

Leeza Studio, Longueuil, Quebec



Service Honorable Mention

Red Door SpaBellevue, Wash.Design: Red Door Spa design & construction team

Inviting and serene, Red Door Spa is the quintessential relaxation desti-nation and an oasis of comfort in The Shops at the Bravern, in Bellevue, Wash. The design incorporates glass-beaded wall coverings, textured stone walls and tranquil images of nature, which combine to define the look of Red Door as one of contemporary elegance.

Service

Donato Salon + SpaTorontoDesign: II By IV Design Associates, Toronto

Donato Salon + Spa delivers a luxurious boutique expe-rience that is in keeping with the salon’s target high-end clientele but accessible to all who want the ultimate in pampering. The designers used changes in the flooring and other subtle cues to differentiate the retail space from the salon and spa. In the product merchandising area, items are artfully arranged uniformly inside hand-some, lacquered wood armoires.

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Drug Store

Duane ReadeNew York CityDesign consultants: Durnan, Jackman, Saffer Associates, Toronto; CBX, New York City

From its boutique-styled cosmetics department to its branded life-style signage, Duane Reade’s updated format strikes an inviting and contemporary note in midtown Manhattan. The 13,600-sq.-ft. drug store is bright and airy, with large expansive full-height win-dows and glass railing panels. Vaulted drywall bulkheads, painted in signature brand colors, and signage with a series of suspended circular lights add height and reinforce the spacious feel. Andrew Walker, New York City



Showroom

Snaidero USANew York CityDesign: Giorgio Borruso Design, Marina Del Rey, Calif.

Snaidero USA’s kitchens, living and bathrooms showroom is designed not as a direct simulation of a living space, but instead as a “fossil imprint.” Staggered strips that wrap through the 3,195-sq.-ft. space are meant to recall geological stria-tions of previously defined layers — like a trace of what might have been before. Strips of horizontal paneling structure with a chalkboard finish wrap the walls of the corner office and into the conference room, where they form display shelving.

Showroom Honorable Mention

CenturaMontrealDesign: GHA design studios, Montreal

An architectural Scandinavian-inspired neutral palette with fashion appeal served as the design direc-tion for Centura. The contemporary design elevates the tile shopping experience of contractors, architects and designers to a new, upgraded level. An eco-friendly approach is integrated into all aspects of the project, and is reflected in a 30-ft.-high “living” wall of English ivy, complete with a running fountain.

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Italian footwear and accessories retailer Carlo Pazolini makes a bold statement in Milan with a new store concept as modern as it is innovative. The design uses the shape of an infant’s foot as an iconic “cell” in an emerging network of shelving and seating. The front undulated wall presents a shelving system of rounded and elongated multicolor seats. The central area hosts black metal tubes, while the cash desk area is a white, clean surface. Utilizing color, material and shape, the visual composition shifts as one movies through the 4,155-sq.-ft. store. A brushed stainless-steel frame encases the cashwrap, as the wall itself continues its movement through the space.

International Softlines

Levi’sLondonDesign: Checkland Kindleysides, Cossington, Leicester, U.K.

A sweeping interior rebuild has turned Levi’s U.K. flagship into the ultimate brand and jeanswear ex-perience. The 8,500-sq.-ft. store is designed as an artisan’s working environment. It is visually cap-tivating, engaging customers as they explore the origins of denim and the evolution of the Levi’s brand. From the canvas on the fitting room walls to the tailor’s leg forms, every detail references the legacy of the Levi’s brand.

Alberto Ferrero, Torino, Italy

Keith Parry, London

International Softlines Honorable Mention

Carlo PazoliniMilan, ItalyDesign: Giorgio Borruso Design, Marina Del Ray, Calif.



International Department Store

Lotte Seoul, South KoreaDesign: FRCH Design Worldwide, Cincinnati

A remodel has given new style and buzz to Lotte, transforming the 500,000-sq.-ft.-plus de-partment store into a fashion-forward shopping destination with broad appeal. The modern aes-thetic is defined through classic colors, natural elements and patterned materials. Understated, elegant finishes appeal to the classic customer, while playful colors, fun display and organic materials encourage younger shoppers to linger.

International Department Store Honorable Mention

LotteBusan, South KoreaDesign: ID & Design International, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Located in the bustling Gwangbok harbor district of Busan, South Korea, the 650,000-sq.-ft. Lotte offers 11 floors of up-to-the-moment fashions for affluent urban shoppers. Inspired by the waterfront locale, the design team created a central atrium of kinetic architectural forms in a twisting motion that frames a central sculpture of 10,000 aluminum, fish-like forms spiraling upwards. Theatrical use of lighting throughout the space reinforce the water theme.

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International Supermarket

Landmark SupermarketManila, PhilippinesDesign: Hugh A. Boyd, Montclair, N.J.

International Hardlines (less than 10,000 sq. ft.)

Nokia Experience CentreDelhi, IndiaDesign: Fitch, Mumbai, India

Sleek and futuristic-looking, the Nokia Experi-ence Center embodies the Nokia brand in tone and design. A white-on-white color palette maximizes the feeling of space and height in the 2,500-sq.-ft. space, where a wraparound oak plank reception area featuring a large 3-D “Hello” welcomes visitors. Nokia’s three solu-tions zones — style, entertainment and business — are showcased in three, ceiling-hung organic-shaped pods with plasma screens that show live feeds on each solution. The main space is dominated by a color-changing LED back-lit glass wall. Nokia’s commitment to sustainability is brought to life with a live vertical garden.

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Located in a basement space below the Landmark Department Store, the renovated Landmark Supermarket has a streamlined, ultra-modern look. With ceiling heights that average only 11 ft., the design team created a sense of spaciousness by suspending a series of light colored, floating planes below the exposed, dark-painted ceiling structure.



International Hardlines (less than 10,000 sq. ft.) Honorable Mention

Holpe+Shenzhen, ChinaDesign: rkd retail/iQ, Bangkok

An open-sell presentation of mobile technology distinguishes Holpe+, whose design elements and materials combine to create an upscale specialty store impression. A dramatic feature wall adds a sculptural element starting at the en-trance and carries through the 1,615-sq.-ft. shop. Unique design elements include undulating ceil-ings punctuated with linear reveals. Customers can update and download content and services directly to their mobile devices via touch screens on feature “runway” fixtures.

International Hardlines (over 10,000 sq. ft.)

Suning EliteShenzhen, ChinaDesign: rkd retail/iQ, Bangkok

Complementary colors and materials are fashioned into a crisp, contempo-rary environment that focuses attention on the merchandise at Suning Elite. The 13,928-sq.-ft. store is organized into three merchandise worlds. An experi-ence zone, created by a unique, semi-enclosed exhibit component, is located within each world, offering brands the opportunity to present an entire lifestyle presentation of their merchandise.

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