The Horse Boutique in Manly, Sydney by We Are Triibe.

We Are Triibe have designed the first bricks and mortar store for boutique Sydney accessories brand The Horse. Founded in 2013, The Horse specializes in classic, simple leather items and timepieces. The store provides a clean backdrop for the products, utilising natural tones and textures within the compact 34sqm site.

The store is situated within a quaint cluster of Sydney Terraces in the beachside, surfer-friendly suburb of Manly on the North Shore. Aligned with both the brand and the local vernacular, nothing is overdone or overly ‘precious’.

“We wanted to create an environment with a feeling of warmth and a sense of playfulness through the use of natural textures and warm walnut tones throughout,” says We Are Triibe.

The rectangular site has a one street-facing façade with floor to ceiling windows, allowing the space to fill with natural light. The overarching concept for the retail space encompasses a mid-century inspired, organic aesthetic. Bold accents of sunny yellow accentuate a simple palette of timber and grey tones, most notably by way of an eye-catching yellow suede occasional chair.

A unique timber and rattan panelled ceiling design is immediately striking and eye-catching as visitors enter. The design provided an opportunity to create unique custom joinery pieces, including a bespoke rendered workbench for a vintage gold foiling machine. A variety of uniquely shaped custom rendered plinths and ceramic pieces celebrate the merchandise they display.

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[Images courtesy of We Are Triibe. Photography by Terence Chin.]