abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china

a uniform warm yellow color palette maintains flexibility, with white walls for easy adaptation to evolving brand themes.

TensAtelier edited by christina vergopoulou March 9, 2024 3 min

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Tens Atelier designs VeVelte Yintai Center Store’s interior

VeVelte Yintai Center Store by Tens Atelier focuses on curating a collection of quality brands, including those from emerging Chinese fashion designers, with the aim of showcasing Chinese design globally. Tens Atelier took on the task of redesigning the VeVelte store in Hefei‘s Yintai Center, emphasizing its role not just as a brand showcase but also as a salon for VIP members, fostering interaction between the brand and consumers.

The site presented challenges, such as a large smoke pipe near the entrance and irregularly arranged structural columns. The design concept introduced the idea of a ‘boulder’ to guide customer flow and views, strategically minimizing the impact of columns. The ‘boulder’ form also serves to delineate distinct brand display and functional areas, optimizing the use of space.

abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china - 1 — all images by MRC

Tens Atelier draws from abstract geometrical stone forms

The symbolic character of stone is incorporated into the space, not by directly introducing natural stone but by refining an abstract geometrical form inspired by the concept of a stone. Tens Atelier’s approach integrates the abstract concept of stone with the identity of VeVelte, conveying the symbolic meaning through the overall spatial experience.

Considering the seasonal theme changes for each brand, the designers opted for a uniform warm yellow overall color, while maintaining flexibility with white walls for display and posters, allowing for easy adaptation to evolving brand themes.

abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china - 2 — VeVelte Yintai Center Store by Tens Atelier showcases quality brands, promoting Chinese design

abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china - 3 — the redesign of VeVelte in Hefei’s Yintai Center creates a VIP salon to enhance brand-consumer interaction

abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china - 4 — site challenges prompted the design of a ‘boulder’ concept to guide customer flow and views

abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china - 5 — the ‘boulder’ form minimizes the impact of columns and optimizes space by delineating distinct display areas

boulder-show-ground-tens-atelier-china-designboom-1800-2 — a uniform warm yellow color palette maintains flexibility, with white walls for easy adaptation to brand themes

abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china - 6 — the redesign addresses challenges, transforming the VeVelte store into a dynamic space

abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china - 7 — the symbolic character of stone is incorporated using an abstract geometrical form enhancing spatial experience

abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china - 8 — stone symbolism is artfully infused into the space through an abstract geometrical form

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project info:

name: VeVelte Yintai Center Store
architect: Tens Atelier | @tensatelier

lead designer: Tan Chen, YUI

design team: Guo Ankey, Li Zhengzhi, Hou Yutong

area: 250 sqm

location: Hefei, China

photography: MRC

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