Local design studio Architecture for London creates an interior space for stationary retail store Present & Correct in London. It is defined by gridded details that are inspired by 'wunderkammer' cabinets of curiosities. The studio adds the bespoke joinery and storage unit for the shop which can be found in central London's Bloomsbury. There, it sells vintage and new stationery from all over the globe.
Director of the studio Ben Ridley tells Dezeen, "Rather than building the joinery around the existing building, we treated each unit as a freestanding cabinet. In the long term the interior needs to adapt to multiple environments; the current shop has uneven floors, to accommodate this the cabinets have adjustable feet concealed within a recessed plinth, while slender legs appear to be bearing the weight."
Image Credit: Present & Correct
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Demountable Interiors
- The use of freestanding cabinets with adjustable feet and slender legs presents opportunities for demountable interior designs.
- Gridded Details
- The incorporation of gridded details inspired by 'wunderkammer' cabinets offers potential for unique and visually appealing retail spaces.
- Bespoke Joinery
- The creation of custom joinery and storage units opens doors for personalized and tailored retail interiors.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Retail Design
- The retail design industry can explore demountable interiors, gridded details, and bespoke joinery to create innovative and adaptable retail spaces.
- Architecture
- Architects can leverage the concept of demountable interiors, gridded details, and bespoke joinery to transform traditional retail spaces into unique and customizable environments.
- Stationery Retail
- Stationery retailers can utilize demountable interiors, gridded details, and bespoke joinery to create visually captivating stores that showcase their products in a distinctive way.
