Renovation of commercial space

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Year of manufacture: 1980s

Retail space: 120 square meters

Planning and construction: 2023-2024

It is an orthopedic shoe store with brisk customer traffic. 
The challenge was to complete the renovation in the shortest possible time. Everything had to be well organized, structured, thought out, and planned precisely. Our approach: implementation in stages to keep closure times as short as possible so that ongoing operations could be maintained as much as possible. 

Our task was to design a store with a manageable budget that radiates more atmosphere and conveys this in a tangible way. We made a conscious decision to traditional craftsmanship to highlight it more strongly—as a tribute to the history of this family business, which has been run for generations. To do this, we were given a glimpse into the old workshops and behind the scenes—and immediately fell in love with the historic tools, the old sewing machines, and the leather and baseboard warehouse. We wanted to convey this spirit of craftsmanship to visitors and customers alike. 

As in all of our projects, we were aware that a good lighting is an essential design element, is – accordingly, we developed a well-thought-out lighting concept. 
Compared to before, the store now feels noticeably warmer, more inviting, and more secure. Customers feel welcome and accepted—carried by an atmosphere that combines warmth and craftsmanship. 

Being able to question the long-established customer flow was definitely a bonus: we developed new axes, which, among other things, meant that the waiting area truly became a quiet zone for the first time—something that had not been the case before. This Realignment of walkways and axes in our opinion, this had the greatest influence on the new effect and quality of the room. In addition, it was confirmed once again that targeted routing and axial alignment are not only visually important, but also on a subtle level! 

It was a very pleasant, cordial collaboration with the builders—a partnership that was greatly enjoyed by both sides.