Cashierless micro-store could soon pop up at EV charging stations

Drivers of electric vehicles will currently have to hang around when calling at public chargers for a top-up. Those looking to stock up on snacks while passing the time could soon find a cashier-free mini convenience store popping up at charging statio… Continue reading Cashierless micro-store could soon pop up at EV charging stations

Nescafé’s 3D-printed store is a step towards regenerative architecture

Brazilian architectural firm Estudio Guto Requena has recently completed an innovative pop-up store for Nescafé. Located in São Paulo, the Dolce Gusto Neo store has been constructed using algorithmic 3D printing, and is built using biodegradable materi… Continue reading Nescafé’s 3D-printed store is a step towards regenerative architecture

Precision in panel form: Constructing a furniture store from 386 pieces

Chinese architectural firm Partyfriendship Studio (PFS) has recently completed an innovative project that combines traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern technology. The studio has constructed a novel workshop space using CNC panels, where indiv… Continue reading Precision in panel form: Constructing a furniture store from 386 pieces

Recycled bottles transformed into luxury store’s stunning green facade

MVRDV’s stunning facade for Bulgari’s flagship store in Shanghai, China, is designed to look like the building has a luxurious jade finish, however the glowing green exterior actually has far humbler origins: the firm created it using recycled glass bo… Continue reading Recycled bottles transformed into luxury store’s stunning green facade

VR-controlled robot shelf-stacker starts shift in Japanese stores

Robots are an increasingly common sight in stores, helping customers carry their shopping, keeping track of stock and mapping the layout. Now they’re getting a bit more hands-on thanks to Japanese company Telexistence, which has begun trials in conveni… Continue reading VR-controlled robot shelf-stacker starts shift in Japanese stores

Apple’s most ambitious store yet appears to float on water

Described by Apple as its most ambitious retail project, the newly-completed Apple Marina Bay Sands appears to float on the water in Singapore. The building features generous glazing offering stunning panoramic views and can be reached by an underwater… Continue reading Apple’s most ambitious store yet appears to float on water

Apple plants timber “Tree Canopy” at center of circular glass store

Apple and Foster + Partners certainly go to a lot of effort to lend each flagship Apple Store its own identity – from Dubai, to Miami, to NYC, each is different. Few are as striking as Apple Central World in Bangkok, Thailand, though, which consists of… Continue reading Apple plants timber “Tree Canopy” at center of circular glass store

Apple taps solar power for massive new store in downtown Beijing

Apple and Foster + Partners’ longstanding partnership has again borne fruit as the two firms have collaborated on another new store, this time in Beijing, China. Named Apple Sanlitun, the project is topped by solar panels and is defined by its generous… Continue reading Apple taps solar power for massive new store in downtown Beijing