The store serves as a celebration of the brand, its story, and to acknowledge the conscious and creative reuse practices embraced in Africa. The entrance has a ceremonious feel, with temple-inspired statues surrounding the central columns. A museum to Afro futurism. This motif continues throughout and compliments the Dutch-style gables, vaulted ceilings, African-inspired clothing rails, and seed-and-twig textured ceilings.
Because the staircase to the upper levels had to remain in the back we strategically added an interior column grid to support the fragile structure.
This allowed for a glass second floor and skylight overhead to make the visual connection and draw light through the space. Additionally, both the second floor and the roof encourage community interaction with a juice and coffee bar, inviting seating and open spaces.
