Specialty Non-Apparel

EKO

ISP/VM+SD International Store Design Competition Winner

Published

16 years ago

January 25, 2008

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To rejuvenate its brand strategy, EKO tapped Dialogue 38 to create an expanded retail space that elegantly reflects the innovative merchandise – contemporary jewelry by up-and-coming artisans worldwide. A floating marble display counter does double-duty as a cash counter.

Recessed vertical display cases create a sculptural backdrop that highlights the jewelry. Glass-encased displays framed by ribbed columns run the length of the 860-square-foot store. And a rear focal wall features a rotating installation by local artists. (This store also won an Innovation Award for its cutting-edge concept.)

Client: Mina Yoon, Toronto

Design/Architect: Dialogue 38, Toronto – Bennett Lo, principal

General Contractor: Canson Building Ltd., Toronto

Outside Design Consultants: Phoenix Electrical, Toronto (electrical)

Artwall: Japanese Paper Place, Toronto

Flooring: Markham Flooring, Toronto

Glass: Winners Glass, Toronto

Lighting: Cadalog Distribution, Toronto

Millwork: Bestway Millwork, Toronto

Paint: Benjamin Moore Paint Co., Toronto

Stone: Satillo Imports, Toronto; Ciot Technica, Toronto

Photography: Eric Lau, Toronto

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