ARCHITECTURE TO
CHAMPION A BUSINESS
ARTICULATE AN INTERIOR
REDEFINE RETAIL
SHOWCASE A PRODUCT
CELEBRATE AN EXPERIENCE
CREATE A DESTINATION
CUSTOMIZE FIXTURES
PHILOSOPHY
We take an entrepreneurial view of design. We love the idea of long term relationships and always think in terms of partnership. We understand that our client’s success is our success.
WHAT WE DO
Gaddis Architects launches a client’s vision and advances the success of their business by assimilating design, function, time, and cost into a winning project.
WHY CHOOSE US
We are design advocates for our client’s best interests, mentoring them through what can be a daunting process, often happening in an area outside of their normal business practice
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What do retail architects really do?
It is probably safe to say that many people know little, if anything, about what architects actually do. How, then, can one benefit from an architect's, or other design professional's, services when faced with planning a new store? We have found that the most...
Store Design: Material Perceptions
I was researching another project when I ran across these book stores. I was looking for examples of how different finish materials can change the perception of quality in a space, and as these views are void of brand signs, they allow for a fairly objective...
Store Design: When location is not enough?
Slow Sales: Recently I have had the experience of interacting with several long time business owners with shops in high traffic, high profile, historic locations. These are highly desirable locations with low vacancy rates and instances of failure. Not only is...
Store Design: Exploring the “Unbrand”
If you are a sometimes visitor to this site you may have seen me ponder the impacts of "unbrand" in previous posts. With this recent article on "AdNews" I find myself again bestirred on the subject. The gist of the article is that "Unbrand" is a "Movement" initiated...
Store Design: a small product display idea
This photo was taken in Brazil, which is all I know, except that we appear to be looking at the interior of a local museum or some type of tourist information center. Current function aside, the space has a lot to say about an effective way of directing the viewers...
Storefront Design: setting up a shopping experience
It is such fun to watch excellence in action, no matter where it happens to be found. Even better if it happens to show up in ones particular area of interest. By changing it often, Dash's treats this storefront design like a blog, allowing it to attract the...