Design studio ASA Studio Albanese designs the latest retail space for Thom Browne in San Francisco that highlights a simplistic marbled look against white blinds. The space is full of mid-century designs and is achieved by connecting decorative marble surfaces with sleek lighting.
The Thom Browne team speaks about the new space, stating that "Behind Thom Browne's signature slat blind-covered windows is a minimalist mid-century style office with rows of fluorescent tube lighting, polished with white Calcutta and Carrara marble floors, and banker grey Bardiglio and Carrara marble wall [...] Thom continues to outfit this space with mid-century furniture by American and French designers — including seating and lamps by Jacques Adnet, a desk by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, office chairs by Knoll, benches by McCobb, coffee tables by Mathieu Mategot, and display etagere's by Maison Jansen."
Mid-Century Luxe Fashion Stores
Thom Browne Opens a New Store in San Fran by ASA Studio Albanese
Trend Themes
1. Mid-century Style - The use of mid-century designs in retail spaces offers an opportunity for furniture and lighting manufacturers to create modern yet retro pieces that fit the aesthetic.
2. Simplicity in Design - The minimalist approach in retail design highlights the importance of clean and simple aesthetics, opening potential for brands to focus more on the quality of the products being sold.
3. Integration of Marble - The integration of marble in retail spaces could lead to a surge in demand for alternatives to natural marble, such as engineered or composite materials, that offer the same luxurious look while being more sustainable and affordable.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The demand for mid-century style furniture is on the rise, creating opportunities for furniture manufacturers to produce new designs that cater to the growing market.
2. Lighting - The use of sleek and modern lighting in retail spaces provides potential for lighting manufacturers to create innovative designs that are both functional and stylish.
3. Marble & Stone - The integration of marble in retail spaces offers opportunities for marble and stone manufacturers to develop new products that cater to the interior design market, such as engineered or composite marble alternatives.