Get comfortable with every single restraint. Immerse yourself in the environment. Figure out what’s working, what’s not. Imagine what you want a person to feel while in this space. What senses should be engaged? How to engage curiosity, comfort, free movement. How can a space elevate and enhance the beauty of a product, while properly merchandising and giving a customer all they need to feel safe and secure with their purchase. Dream it.

Throughout the design process, one of the most important aspects has been visualising and immersing ourselves in the space. It is here where the smallest details of design shine through and impact the experience of being in this space. After all the sketches, design arguments, and weaving through ideas, seeing the space we want is where the important fine-tuning happens. Sketching, rendering, and prototyping were all techniques our team used to help us see it.

After the form is final and decided, its build time. Days and nights spent sanding, rounding, treating the wood to create a clean and elevated space. Navigating spacial issues and dozens of unexpected challenges, all while battling the clock. Each detail must be considered all while knowing that each component of the shop must be free-moving in order to relocate. After the space is set up and details made perfect, time to celebrate our hard work by seeing the crowds drawn to the space. Final step of a wonderful project, to build and celebrate it.