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Plant & flower CO.
Alabaster is a plant and flower shop located in Rockport, Washington. Alabaster will provide clients with a space to purchase plants and flower bouquets as well as partake in educational and hands-on gardening events. The design of Alabaster will revolve around optimizing the space for proper plant growth, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. This will be accomplished through daylighting, local materials, and spatial organization. Overall, Alabaster aims to create a functional and sustainable retail environment that cultivates connection between guests and their local biosphere.
the stats
Location:
North Cascades mountain range.
Size:
9,000 SF
Software:
Skills:
3D rendering, space planning, construction documentation, branding, FF&E selection, and lighting design.
design drivers
User interaction:
Interactive spaces designed to promote life-long learning and foster environmental connection.
Sustainable practices:
Sustainable elements included through the sourcing of local materials, daylighting, and LED fixtures.
retail experience:
Circular check-out design incorporated to provide wayfinding and guide customer traffic.
the entry
The entryway is comprised of glass storefront walls enclosing a space of laid-back lounge seating. Shoppers are then greeted by the checkout counter that mimics the shape of the atrium and skylight above it. This architectural feature combined with natural elements immediately draws customers into the space.
Merchandise
Ambient cove lighting
Wayfinding & branding element
Integrated LED display lights
Built-in merchandise displays
lighting
Ensuring the proper amount and type of lighting was crucial to this establishment. Cool LED light has been dispersed throughout Alabaster by task, ambient, and indirect lighting fixtures to provide a sustainable source of light with the best CRI for product display. Additionally, storefront walls and skylights has been employed to provide plants and users with ample daylighting.
potting station
Ambient & task lighting
Storage and branding wall
Wash stations
Floor drainage for cleanability
Flower bar
Continuing in the desire for environmental connection, Alabaster allows shoppers to craft their own bouquets from the custom flower bar.