Retail design

The retail sector is undergoing a transformative challenge in the twenty-first century as digital communication and the internet increasingly attract a young, affluent clientele. This shift necessitates a redefinition of retail marketing and prioritizes the design of retail and display spaces. These environments must create an unparalleled shopping experience that e-commerce cannot replicate. Architects and interior designers are tasked with re-evaluating traditional retail solutions to incorporate a new dimension of entertainment, resulting in spaces that range from minimalist to those that blend various functions or embrace themed designs. This work provides a comprehensive international overview of notable retail projects, showcasing a variety of spaces including showrooms, boutiques, outlets, markets, mega-malls, and department stores. It features forty-four designs by renowned architects and designers such as Ron Arad, Ben Kelly, David Chipperfield, Oswald Matthias Ungers, Massimiliano Fuksas, and Eric Kuhne and Associates. With a detailed reference section and rich illustrations of color photographs and drawings, this resource serves as an invaluable guide for architects and designers engaged in or interested in the evolving retail landscape.