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Industrial Department Store Hubs

Makro SA's Warehouse Space Marries Aesthetics with Function

— January 24, 2018 — Art & Design
Makro SA's newest department store hub opened its doors in Riversands, Gauteng and features an industrial interior designed by TDC&Co. The creative studio's project marries form with function, and highlights rustic plywood elements and sleek signage.

Consisting of sections carrying everything from housewares and home decor to electronics, clothing, and produce, this department store hub is more stylish than the traditional wholesale retail space. Aiming to create a design that is practical yet visually captivating for visitors, TDC&Co opts for warm wood tones and bright signage that displays Makro SA's brand colors.

This modern retail hub is an unexpected take on the industrial warehouse space. It illustrates consumers' growing desire for retail spaces that are elegantly designed, and organized with both convenience and seamlessness in mind.
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Department Store Hubs - The rise of industrial department store hubs showcases the growing demand for elegantly designed retail spaces that prioritize convenience and seamlessness.
2. Aesthetically-designed Wholesale Retail - The aesthetic focus in the design of wholesale retail spaces presents an opportunity to create visually captivating environments that still prioritize practicality.
3. Integration of Rustic and Modern Elements - The integration of rustic plywood elements along with sleek and bright signage offers a unique and visually appealing combination that captivates consumers in retail spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry has the potential to embrace industrial department store hubs as a disruptive innovation opportunity that caters to consumers' desire for visually captivating and convenient shopping experiences.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can tap into the trend of aesthetically-designed wholesale retail spaces by offering innovative solutions that balance practicality and visual appeal.
3. Construction - The construction industry can explore opportunities in creating adaptable spaces that incorporate both rustic and modern elements, satisfying the demand for unique retail environments.
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