What is the difference between a retail park and a shopping centre?
The difference between a retail park and a shopping centre lies in their format, the way they are accessed, the type of…
Retail
What are the differences between a shopping centre, a retail park and a shopping arcade?
The differences between a shopping centre, a retail park and a shopping arcade come down to their format, location, shopping experience, type…
What are the phases of a retail refit process?
The phases of a retail refit map out the path to updating a commercial space without starting from scratch. The process usually…
What does the renovation or modernization of a shopping center involve?
A shopping center renovation involves updating a retail space to improve its image, functionality, competitiveness, and user experience. It is not limited…
What are the characteristics of a retail park?
The characteristics of a retail park are related to its open layout, its functional focus, and its ability to bring together large…
What types of shopping centers are there?
Shopping centers vary depending on their size, location, offerings, and target audience. Understanding these differences helps us better grasp how these spaces…
Retail
Design of shops and commercial spaces: types of shopping centres and retail parks, refits and renovations, spatial branding and the keys to retail that works.
In “Retail” we explain how shopping centres are classified, what separates a retail park from a shopping arcade, what a refit consists of and why renovating a shopping centre changes its performance. We also cover spatial branding: how a brand’s identity is translated into architecture and interior design.
If you are about to open or renovate a shop, see retail space design and shopping centre design to find out how we do it.
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