In late 2020 Recycle Boutique made the decision to relocate to a significant new premises in central Christchurch. Working with JCA the clients were keen this fit-out build on the ‘playful and free’ mood - retaining the youthful energy but be a graduation and elevation for the brand.

A more structured and formal design, in part to reflect the new location amongst some of the city’s more established retail brands and appeal to a broad audience.

An oversized central counter was required for staff to both sell and accept clothing from patrons. The central counter also vital for surveillance over the dual entry and exit points and change rooms. Reuse of elements from the existing store was also key. The interior built on the brands identity, with softer pastel colours introduced to bring calm. Bold geometric forms with interesting materials and textures aim to create an youthful and fun environment.

2022 NZIA Local Award (Canterbury) — Interior, Winner

2022 NZIA — Resene Colour Award

This exquisite space is inserted into an existing corridor off High St to create a new ‘playful and free’ space for the second-hand clothing retailer ‘Recycle Boutique’. The space becomes a metaphor for Recycle Boutique’s ethos, with items reused from a previous fit out and recycled plastic sheets creating display cabinets. An oversized central counter cleverly answers functional aspects of the brief and highly detailed use of simple, cost-effective materials elevates the industrial aesthetic into a sophisticated retail experience.