PROJECTS
Architects made the design flexible for future renovations.
balance between service efficiency, customer experience
and aesthetical appeal provides an interesting challenge for
everyone at the firm.
“Every store space has its own context, flow of people
and site conditions that need to be analysed and
interpreted to produce the optimal design solution. This
coupled with the quick turnaround time required on these
projects make them fast-paced and exciting.”
WHY AND HOW THE TIMBER WAS SELECTED
• Kiaat was chosen based on the timber properties.
It works well with hand and machine tools, glues
well and can be stained and polished to a good
finish. Table tops were built and not ordered,
giving each table a unique look. Tops were oiled to
bring out the natural colour of each piece.
• Poplar was chosen for its aesthetic and colour. It
contrasts well with the oiled kiaat and it is less
expensive, and the applications call for less
expensive timber.
• Pine is cheap and readily available in purlin
sections and standard sized purlins were used to
construct the bulkhead, which was left unfinished
as it is above the eyeline.
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Design inspiration drew from urban cities around the world.