First impressions are essential, and often lasting. Many commercial spaces tend to err on the side of caution, and their design can sometimes be a tad boring. Discover some of the world’s finest examples of striking design in a commercial setting.
Alexander Wang may be renounced for the fashion power house’s incredible clothing lines, but did you know that designers at Alexander Wang had a vital role in the design of their Tokyo space? It is stylish throughout with recessed LEDs on the black marble facade inviting you into a space filled with marble walls, statement rugs, pedestals and custom furnishings.
The Burj Al Arab hotel has long been lauded as a huge achievement in architectural design, with the distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has become a symbol of modern Dubai. The hotel’s futuristic lobby is widely acclaimed, housed inside the massive atrium, it features stunning colours which sooth and relax.
Public Buildings are renounced for their humdrum styling, but that isn’t the case with the ‘Graz Tourismus information center’. This tourist office lies within the former cannon room of Landeszeughaus, Graz's historical armoury built in 1644. This historical space is modernised with four lacquered MDF "stones" which double as display cases for museum information and merchandise.
To discover more incredibly striking commercial spaces like these read this infographic, by Pennywell Solid Surfaces, which showcases some of the world’s most incredible commercial spaces, demonstrating that just because a space is commercial does not mean it has to be boring!
