by bgaddis | Apr 20, 2017
The cash wrap in the photo above is in a medium high end fashion boutique in a trendy “New Urban” style shopping center with other similar competitors up and down the center. I noted the problem during a site visit I made to meet with the shop owner who...
by bgaddis | Nov 16, 2016
Necessary – What has this got to do with me? I am building a chic new retail store. I need to focus on the design, merchandise displays and retail image. Who sees this? I know – I know, the space must have functioning heat and air conditioning but,...
by bgaddis | Aug 18, 2016
Open plenum ceilings are common design practice these days, seen more often than not in stores moving into newly built shopping environments. In short we take them for granted as an acceptable design solution. Recently, I have had a reason to take a critical look at...
by bgaddis | Jul 18, 2016
Recently Carrie Rossenfeld wrote and article for the Globest.com dealing with current changes in the retail environment that are affecting how architects and designers approach a project. The title, is The Changing Art of Designing Urban Retail Projects, is...
