Dutch design studio Barde vanVoltt designs the interiors of a Calico Club store location which is inside of a century-old farmhouse in the Netherlands. The inspiration stems from elements of Japanese zen gardens which can be reflected in details such as the rippled mirrored glass, pebbles and boulders, and more. The design approach also aims to blend the brand's Dutch heritage with Japanese tranquility.
The floor plan is also made to reflect a zen garden with water and plants carefully decorating the space in an abstract and contemporary way. Co-founder of Barde vanVoltt, Valérie Boerma told Dezeen, "The main objective was to pay respect to the monumental 100-year-old farmhouse that Calico Club moved into. The challenge was to find ways to add materials we could remove easily to keep the original state of the construction as it was."
Image Credit: Barde vanVoltt
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Zen Garden-inspired Interiors
- The design of the Calico Club store draws inspiration from Japanese zen gardens, incorporating elements such as rippled mirrored glass and pebbles to create a tranquil atmosphere.
- Blending Dutch Heritage with Japanese Tranquility
- The design approach of the Calico Club store aims to seamlessly blend the brand's Dutch heritage with elements of Japanese tranquility, creating a unique and harmonious ambiance.
- Abstract and Contemporary Floor Plan
- The floor plan of the Calico Club store is designed to resemble a zen garden, with water and plants strategically placed in an abstract and contemporary manner, adding a modern twist to the traditional concept.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Interior Design
- The zen garden-inspired store design presents an opportunity for interior design professionals to explore new ways of incorporating elements of tranquility and nature into commercial spaces.
- Retail
- The Calico Club store's unique design, blending Dutch heritage with Japanese influences, offers retailers an opportunity to create immersive and visually compelling shopping experiences that stand out in the market.
- Architecture
- Architects and construction professionals can gain insights from the Calico Club store's design approach, which showcases how heritage buildings can be transformed into modern spaces while preserving their original state.
