DIA dittel architecten pop up box retail unit stuttgart germany
DIA – dittel architekten thinks outside the box for pop up retail unit
all image courtesy of dittel architekten gmbh

 

 

 

stuttgart, germany-based DIA – dittel | architekten completed the ‘pop up box’ on commission from the gerber shopping center in stuttgart. the versatile design acts as a convertible retail space, offering retailers and temporary exhibitors a customizable presentation area. it is fully self-contained, and combines technology, utility, and well-considered design elements.

DIA dittel architecten pop up box retail unit stuttgart germany
closed position

 

 

 

the ‘pop up box’ covers an area of 9m2, but is expandable up to 30m2 (and further if you had the space to do so). in its closed — square — position, perforated metal inserts provide fragmentary glimpses of what lies within the interior. upon opening, the retail-oriented space becomes accessible, and can be arranged according to needs of the day/tenant.

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opening and closing

 

 

 

visual imagery from inside the shop is transmitted to two monitors located on the exterior walls, allowing passersby to get a feel for the ‘pop up box’ without taking the time to enter. floor boxes provide charging to spot and other lighting fixtures, along with other energy needs. the unit is made with walnut, and its particular shade of brown contrasts pleasantly with the natural stone tiles that surround it.

DIA - dittel architekten thinks outside the box for pop up retail unit
elements can be moved freely in space

 

 

 

also included in DIA – dittel architekten’s work for gerber shopping center, is the ‘food corner’. an alternative cafe area, the design team brings all eaters to two long, communal tables. relaxed but sophisticated, the ‘corner’ is a place where everyone is welcome, and features integrated USB charging stations for people on the go. greenery provides some privacy around specific portions of the seating arrangement, and tie in to other details within the shopping center. 

DIA dittel architecten pop up box retail unit stuttgart germany
flexible shop-fitting system meets requirements of product

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the ‘pop up box’ is made of maple and perforated metal 

DIA - dittel architekten thinks outside the box for pop up retail unit
sample display 

DIA - dittel architekten thinks outside the box for pop up retail unit
detail view  

DIA - dittel architekten thinks outside the box for pop up retail unit
closed (night) position 

DIA dittel architecten pop up box retail unit stuttgart germany
‘food corner’ 

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from above

DIA - dittel architekten thinks outside the box for pop up retail unit
the concept places all eaters at two long, communal tables 

DIA - dittel architekten thinks outside the box for pop up retail unit
seating/table detail 

 

 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom