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CONCEPT STORE FOR AESOP

CONCEPT STORE FOR AESOP

Status: concept project, unbuilt
Design: Maria Mihailova
Visualizations: Maria Mihailova

Brand website: Aesop
Used images for posters, courtesy of: Aesop
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The store is on the ground floor of an edifice, built at the beginning of the twentieth century as a three-story building, that later underwent several reconstructions. Today the building has seven floors and an eclectic facade, combining different architectural styles. It is situated in the historical center in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria, right next to the City park and the National theatre "Ivan Vazov".

The main space on the ground floor consists of a retail zone and a sales counter. The upper level is organised as a meeting room for clients and partners of the brand. The floor under the ground level has bathrooms and a storage room for the staff. The approach for the space "strips" the layers, that have been added in the recent years to reveal the original construction. Lighting and natural materials collaborate to create a calm and inviting atmosphere for the clients. In the central space there is a solid sink with running water, a hallmark for the stores of the brand. It is made from local limestone, reminding of the many drinking fountains and the mineral spring in the city center, which Sofia is famous for. Another local material is the walnut, which is used for the bespoke furniture. To complement the interior, two designer pieces have been selected - the Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni's Taccia lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Elbow chairs. 





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