of the spatial magnificence of the church’s architecture. To satisfy BGN’s need for 1,200 sq. m of selling space and given that the church’s floor area is of only 750 sq. m, Evelyn Merkx and Patrice Girod thought to insert an over-sized walk-in bookcase. In order to preserve the character of the church while achieving the desired commercial square footage, the architects decided to insert an over-sized walk-in bookcase where the books are kept. The lighting, which is an all but integral part of the store’s design, manifests itself in the chorus by way of a traditional chandelier above the crucifix-shaped table located in the café area. Gavello Nel Blu, Mykonos, Greece Gavello Nel Blu, designed by SAINT OF ATHENS, is a jewellery store with an interior that resembles a real swimming pool: light blue tiles. This jewellery shop on the Greek island of Mykonos was designed to resemble a 1960’s swimming pool. Creative agency Saint of Athens worked with Dive Architects on the project for Italian brand Gavello to make the store stand out from its neighbours. As you enter the shop, you get the impression that you are swimming in an empty pool. The walls and floors are made of light blue tiles, and a ladder and beach balls stamped with the brand’s logo decorate this soothing world. There are also lockers to store your things and red-and-white striped cushions. The architects have also included other accessories such as mirrors, display cases and display cones for an even greater vacation feel! Innovative, isn’t it? The jewelry is displayed on a rectangular table in the centre of the store as well as inside four niches embedded into the blue tiled walls. The goal behind the design of this store was to show that with a few square meters, you can create a surreal and innovative space while still representing the image of a brand. That you can create a store in which you want to enter into. Moniker, Oslo Moniker Fashion Universe in Oslo, is a 1,500-squaremetre concept store that Norwegian design studio Snøhetta said is supposed to feel like a treasure hunt. Called Moniker Fashion Universe the 1,500-metresquare concept store is located in the heart of Oslo’s shopping district, near the newly renovated Valkyrien Square. Fixed partition walls create a maze of rooms set within a different visual universe built around Glossier, Seattle Dolce & Gabbana Rome, Italy Aesop, Hong Kong 24|LUXEBOOK|APRIL 2022 APRIL 2022 |LUXEBOOK|25
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