The new John Lewis shopping center in Leeds, England is meant to instill in potential shoppers a sense of luxury and extravagance. The striking facade, designed by architecture firm Acme, is made from intersecting columns of white concrete that create diamond-shaped windows throughout the exterior.
The white concrete on the facade of the new John Lewis shopping center is etched and patterned. The spaces between the concrete hold curved, diamond-shaped windows, but in spaces where the architecture does not allow for glass, the concrete facade features intricate concave or convex concentric designs.
The interior of the building maintains the same white diamond motif. It is also accented by granite parquet flooring that alternates between slate and off-white stone. The center is lit by geometrically truncated golden chandeliers.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury Facade Designs
- Designing shopping center facades that exude luxury and extravagance through innovative use of materials and patterns.
- Etched Concrete Architecture
- Utilizing etched and patterned concrete in building facades to create visually captivating designs.
- Glamorous Interior Accents
- Incorporating geometrically truncated chandeliers and elegant flooring designs to create a luxurious ambiance inside shopping centers.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architects and designers to explore innovative facade designs using materials like etched concrete.
- Construction
- Demand for specialized skills in constructing intricate and visually appealing facades in shopping center projects.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity to create glamorous interior spaces in shopping centers with unique lighting fixtures and flooring designs.
