ESSENS CAMORUCO

MARACAIBO – VENEZUELA

Status Built

Year 2025

Arquitects MAT Latinamérica + DGLA

Scope Wall finishes, doors, bathrooms, technical and decorative lighting, sound, security, kitchen equipment, power generator, osmosis system, furniture, millwork.

This interior renovation project began with a clear challenge: transforming a former supermarket into an Essens store without erasing its past.

The strategy was direct and efficient: to reuse as many existing elements as possible, adapting only what was necessary to meet the new functionality, all while preserving the brand’s minimalist ethos.

Key structural and utility components—such as the service bathrooms, kitchenette, and portions of the original furnishings—were retained and lightly refreshed. Existing workstations were also preserved, with layout adjustments that optimized the available storage space.

The retail area was envisioned as a neutral canvas where the garments could take center stage. To support this concept, a large central element was designed to structure the flow of movement, integrating tiered platforms and a tall display unit with built-in niches.

Around the perimeter, a system of exposed tubing and baseboards was implemented to serve as display supports, maintaining the brand’s clean and functional aesthetic.

The ceiling was kept visually continuous with a simple paint treatment, while a central dome—one of the defining features—introduces the feeling of natural light from a focal point above, mimicking the effect of a skylight.

The result is a contemporary, versatile, and essential space that reflects the core vision of Essens: to highlight what truly matters—letting the clothing tell the story.

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