This interior intervention project was carried out in a space previously occupied by a supermarket. The main strategy was to reuse the existing furniture and spaces as much as possible, making only the necessary adjustments to adapt them to the client’s new needs.
The cellar areas and some service areas, such as the guard post, were demolished, maintaining the service bathrooms and the kitchenette, which were slightly refreshed. A large portion of the premises was used for storage, while the other section became the retail area.
The main challenge was to take advantage of all the furniture of the old supermarket, making some adjustments and recycling most of the elements. Existing workstations were retained and storage space was increased.
In the retail area, the idea was to emphasize the clothing as the main element, rather than the store itself. To achieve this, a large central element with a modified platform was designed. The ceiling was treated with paint, while on the perimeter a plinth was installed with a set of tubes that serve as a support for the display of the clothes.
As Essens is a minimalist brand that seeks to accentuate the clothing, an imposing central design was chosen, with a large dome that generates the sensation of natural lighting, as if the space had a large skylight. The multiple platforms and the central cabinet at the top, with larger niches, contribute to the variety in the display of products.
The final result is a modern, functional and minimalist space, which manages to reuse most of the existing elements, adapting them to the needs of the Essens brand and creating an environment focused on the presentation of clothing as the protagonist.
