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Groves Raines Architects Studios Ltd, Edinburgh, 2020

 

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This ground floor retail space, located in the heart of Stockbridge (Edinburgh), near the remnants of a 19th-century Old Stockbridge Market façade, was chosen as the flagship store for vegan fashion retailer – treen

The architectural language aims to reflect the brand’s sustainable ethos, with the emphasis on the warm, natural material choices like clay plaster and Scottish ash wood. Extensive removal of previous internal linings/alterations revealed softly curved walls and multi-layered textures – reaching back to its original use – the grocery store.

Subtly textured clay plaster was laid onto stripped back and newly recovered surfaces. Bespoke, blackened steel railing organically follows the curvature of the walls, setting datum that guides the journey through the store. The shelving and countertop showcase the beauty of the natural, oil-treated material, designed with tactile experiences in mind. All fixtures and furniture were custom designed and made by local craftsmen, resulting in harmonious, carefully curated space.

The holistic design and installation approach taken resulted in a rich, yet highly efficient process, creating a shorthand between designer and tradesman, placing the client at the centre of the explorative discussions.

Annual CO2 emissions data (requested in kg/m2/year) was provided as follows: TBC

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  • Begun: Jul 2020
  • Completed: Sep 2020
  • Floor area: 71m2
  • Sector: Retail
  • Total cost: £40,000
  • Funding: private
  • Tender date: Jul 2020
  • Procurement: Bespoke design and installation by GRAS
  • Address: 2-4 St Stephen Place, Edinburgh, EH3, United Kingdom

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