By The Lennon Project
Standing in contrast to the glossy, glass-fronted retail stores in the new Commercial Bay complex, you will find a stealthily clad, black-stained timber store with rusty signage. Within the warm glow of oak lies a haven for any man who enjoys everything associated with fishing and the outdoor lifestyle.
Working within the confines of a small 46m² corner site, the external facade has been entirely clad in black-stained rough-sawn timber battens, offering only a few small glimpses of the interior through rusty steel-framed windows. The idea was to entice shoppers to seek shelter amongst the hustle and bustle of the retail complex and absorb the brand's physical and visual offerings.
Given the small space, effort was made to ensure that detailing remained discreet, with invisible doors leading to both the changing room and store rooms. Their locations are simply highlighted with spotlights, aiming not to detract from the overall shopping experience.
The Lennon Project is a design focused Architecture & Interior design practice based in Auckland, New Zealand with projects of differing scales and types all across the country and abroad.
We are interested in making meaningful architecture that enriches and elevates the lives of our clients and / or community.
We work collaboratively in our studio and with external consultants to create and deliver architecture that respond directly to our clients brief, budget, timelines and we strive to make the process enjoyable along the way
To get in touch, please email :
info@thelennonproject.com
We are happy to discuss in more detail the architectural process with you, and entertain any wild and wonderful ideas you may have.