retail meets production in joya’s brooklyn storefront by taylor & miller

retail meets production in joya’s brooklyn storefront by taylor & miller
all images courtesy of studio dubuisson

new york firm taylor and miller architecture was tasked by brooklyn-based fragrance/candle brand joya to create a retail environment. however, the interior was to be developed within the company’s candle production facility, providing the team with a unique and interesting design challenge. their efforts attempt to literally, and figuratively, suspend the gap between the formal cleanliness of retail, and the gritty activity of factory production.

oak veneer surfaces and a raw concrete floor create a unique visual composition

the interior features numerous panels composed of steel and oak veneer surfaces. organization is loose with gaps between panels, which allows the framing of views as well space for two to slide; accommodating forklift access to the rear warehouse. a stark contrast between the front and rear of each steel section elicits metaphorical connections to joya’s fabrication processes. centered around cast and mold, raw exteriors are placed opposite refined, finished interiors. 

view into retail space 

each panel is a blend of showroom and industrial culture

‘joya studio’

oak panel detail 

plentiful artificial and natural light, paired with lightly-toned paneling draw attention to the front 

view from joya factory towards front retail space

front entrance 

panel back detail 

floating panel covering warehouse area 

two of floating panels slide, allowing for forklift access to the rear area 

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