by bgaddis | Aug 18, 2016 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning
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 | Nov 22, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning
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...
by bgaddis | Jun 19, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning
I am posting this diagram as a way of continuing the previous discussion on retail lighting. Many retailers don’t consider the possibility of internally illuminated store millwork and fixtures, thinking only in terms of cost and perhaps confused about how and...
by bgaddis | Apr 28, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning
Occasionally I run across well put information that is worth referencing here. Such is the case with this article on retail lighting. Thanks to Zumtobel for the research. Click the link to see the entire article, including more photos. To give an idea of what is...
by bgaddis | Mar 25, 2013 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Roll Out, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning
If you have the budget a curved ceiling can add sophistication, and polish to a rectangular retail department or room. When used in a small space, perhaps 1000 square feet, the ceiling can be held back from the wall allowing for a cove and creating all manner of...