Best of Retail Projects.   2024 Archive Edition

The retail landscape of 2024 has been defined by spaces that transcend traditional shopping environments—the sort of immersive brand experiences that blur the lines between commerce, art, and architecture, ultimately seducing the customers to part with their hard-earned cash.

The jewellery sector has been particularly strong. From Richards Stanisich’s sophisticated blend of Victorian heritage and modern luxury for Sarah & Sebastian in Armadale, to Anne Holtrop’s sculptural vision for Charlotte Chesnais in Paris, these spaces celebrate the artistry of their collections through architectural expression.

Fashion retail continues to push creative boundaries, with standout projects like Colapso Studio’s sensitive renovation of the Bobo Choses flagship in Barcelona, where a 19th-century fabric store has been reimagined while honouring its architectural heritage. In Bucharest, Maria Lucia Hohan’s first physical store creates an immersive theatrical environment that dramatically mirrors the brand’s sculptural evening wear.

The evolution of showroom spaces reflects a broader shift in how brands engage with their audiences. In Amsterdam, S-P-A-C-E Projects’ design for Polspotten invites visitors into a playful world of discovery, while in Chengdu, One Fine Day Studio & Partners created a retail dreamscape that reads like chapters in a cyberpunk novel.

These spaces remind us that retail architecture at its best doesn’t just showcase products—it creates memorable journeys that transform shopping into an art form.

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A Jewel in Armadale’s Crown: Sarah & Sebastian’s Boutique Designed by Richards Stanisich.

Richards Stanisich brings heritage and contemporary luxury together in Sarah & Sebastian’s Armadale boutique. The Melbourne store balances Victorian architectural elements with modern interventions, creating an intimate jewellery shopping experience that feels both timeless and fresh…

Ripple Effect: Charlotte Chesnais’ Saint-Germain Store by Anne Holtrop.

Charlotte Chesnais is as much a sculptor as she is a jeweller, so it was only right her Parisian boutique, designed by Dutch architect Anne Holtrop, reflected this quality. With sweeping moves and a material palette that is both tonal and…

A Monolithic Jewellery Boutique in Ahmedabad by R+R Architects & Apical Reform.

The drama of this jewellery boutique in Ahmedabad, India, lies in its simple palette and repeated elements, creating a theatrical interior that guides customers on an immersive experience. Apical Reform and R+R Architects’ fluid design…

An Eye Catching Jewellery Boutique in Ahmedabad by Muselab.

This flagship jewellery boutique in Ahmedabad by Muselab is like no other—at least not in a 500m radius. With at least four similar type-stores on the street, the studio had to create an eye-catching space unlike its competition…

Sun-Soaked Celebration of Mediterranean Summers: Siedrés Store in Bodrum by Folistudio.

In Bodrum, the Siedrés store by Folistudio is a celebration of Mediterranean living, distilled into architectural form. It’s a place where the joy of summer is palpable, where luxury feels effortless, and where every detail invites you to…

Colapso Studio Reimagines a 1894 Building for Bobo Choses Barcelona Store.

Shopping with kids just got cooler! The new Bobo Choses flagship store by Colapso Studio preserves original features of Barcelona’s 1894 Tapicerías Gancedo building while introducing contemporary elements like stained plywood counters and…

Dissh Comes Home With New Flagship on Bondi Beach by Brahman Perera.

It was inevitable that the Sydney flagship for Australian fashion label Dissh would be located at Bondi Beach. The female-owned and led brand has built its image around the Australian landscape. Working with Melbourne designer Brahman…

An Eye for Detail: Lunet Boutique by Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio.

It was inevitable that the Sydney flagship for Australian fashion label Dissh would be located at Bondi Beach. The female-owned and led brand has built its image around the Australian landscape. Working with Melbourne designer Brahman…

Lines Between Fashion, Architecture and Performing Arts are Blurred in This Bucharest Boutique.

In an exceptional collaboration, fashion brand Maria Lucia Hohan has unveiled its first physical store in Bucharest, brought to life by Ciocodeica Studio. Inspired by the intricate craftsmanship and sculptural volumes of Hohan’s evening…

Futurism and Footwear: Ura Tokyo by Insideout.

An innate sense of tranquillity comes to the fore at Ura Tokyo. A veil of fluorescent lighting, pierced by a mirrored obelisk-like mass breaks the boundary between inside and out. Insideout’s key consideration was playing with extreme…

Sculptural Austerity: Neutrale Flagship in Barcelona by Estudio DIIR.

Designed by Estudio DIIR, this Barcelona flagship is defined by two sculptural brick elements. Materials amplify the austerity of the space with sleek steel and sinuous curtains layered on top, in a dialogue between warmth and…

Classical to Cubist: OSC Boutique by Xframe Studio.

Tucked away on an ordinary street in Xiong An is a masterpiece, waiting to be unfurled. The composition is clear from the outset, with the linear framework of the facade setting the spatial intent in stone. OSC boutique is a retail space…

Time-Traveling Fashion: Run To The Future’s Debut Store Fuses 80s Nostalgia with Cyberpunk Dreams.

Experience retail theatre at its finest in Run To The Future’s debut store. This space in Chengdu’s Cosmo blends artistic installations, vintage elements, and futuristic design to create a shopping experience that transcends time…

A World of Discovery: Polspotten Amsterdam by S-P-A-C-E.

Bold and experimental, Polspotten design store in central Amsterdam invites you into a world of playful discovery. Entering via an oversized triangular entranceway, the new space unfolds like an amusement park for design lovers. Given full…

Take a Showroom and Make it a Home: USM Shanghai by Halleroed.

It’s safe to say everyone is very familiar with IKEA’s super clever business model of aspirational home displays. Well the Swedes have done it again, and this time it’s a serious step up from IKEA. For USM’s private showroom in…

Emotional Islands: Ye Xiao Xiao Tea Space by Aurora Design.

Come and pour yourself a cup of tea with us as we admire the hushed beauty of Aurora Design’s Ye Xiao Xiao Tea Space. An interior made with delicate draping of fabric for a sense of luxury and an allusion to the warm hug one experiences…

A Living Garden and Exhibition Space in Hangzhou by Mountain Soil.

Mountain Soil has designed a living garden and exhibition space for JIA Garden Craft, a home for art and hand-crafted objects in Hangzhou. Spread over two levels, the interior features a display shaped like a leaf and an asymmetrical rock…

Harmony of Nature and Design: Naïve Bookstore in Northern China by Atelier tao+c.

Naïve Bookstore by Atelier tao+c is a luminous retreat in Northern China’s Aranya Chongli that harmonises with its natural surroundings. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, translucent fibreglass bookshelves, and custom-designed…

Inside Singapore’s Most Atmospheric Plant Shopping Experience.

Singapore’s plant retail landscape evolves with Soilboy’s new flagship store in New Bahru. Designed by SILO, the interior brings together cork, lime plasters, and modified concrete techniques to create a warm, natural interior that…

See All Yellowtrace 2024 Archives Here.

Explore our archives through the years: 2023 Archive / 2022 Archive / 2021 Archive / 2020 Archive / 2019 Archive / 2018 Archive / 2017 Archive / 2016 Archive / 2015 Archive / 2014 Archive / 2013 Archive / 2012 Archive / 2011 Archive / 2010 Archive.