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Read more on RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Who wouldn't want to shop in this book store?! XL-Muse designed this space complete with a mirrored ceiling that has an amazing futuristic effect in the oval-shaped reading room. We have enjoyed having a number of retail interior design projects coming through our office this year! From beer and wine to leggings, it has been great to collaborate with a number of retail owners in Kelowna and the valley to help their visions come to life. Through our past and current experience we have noted a number of considerations specific to retail interior design that we would like to share…

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LAKESIDE MEDICINE CENTRE PHARMACY DESIGN CONCEPT

One of our projects in progress; Lakeside Medicine Centre Pharmacy's cash desk evokes a modern-heritage style that incorporates old apothecary drawer inspiration complete with a custom apothecary bottle light fixture above. Hatch’s interior design services were recently retained by Lakeside Medicine Centre Pharmacy, located in Kelowna’s Guisachan Village. Lakeside Pharmacy has been serving Kelowna since 1973, and since, has continued to grow their outreach to include a wide range of medication distribution throughout the Okanagan. Their moto, “We take the time to care”, is evident when you visit their practice. They have managed to resist becoming retail focused by maintaining…

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GRAND FORKS CITY HALL RECONSTRUCTION

An aerial perspective rendering of our Grand Forks City Hall Reconstruction project. We have been busy here at Hatch with a variety of really interesting and challenging projects - right up our alley. One of the latest, slated to begin construction toward the end of June, is the reconstruction of Grand Forks City Hall. A fire in September of 2013 caused significant damage to City Hall, gutting the entire main floor (housing the Administration Offices), and causing significant smoke damage to the second floor (housing City Council Offices and Council Chambers). The fire was put out in time to keep…

Read more on PRINCIPLES OF INTERIOR DESIGN PART 4: VARIETY
PRINCIPLES OF INTERIOR DESIGN PART 4: VARIETY

395 Page Mill First Floor by Studio O+A serves as AOL's headquarters. The variety of form in this atrium space creates interest without using bright colours, textures or patterns. The principles of interior design provide some fundamental guidelines for designers to draw upon. These do sound like rules, however some rules are meant to be broken... thoughtfully. A great interior designer considers and implements the elements and principles of design, and then goes beyond to break the rules to create excitement, interest and surprise. If you missed our previous series on the elements of design (line, colour, texture & pattern,…

THE AMAZING ART OF SHAYNE DARK

Shayne Dark is the creative genius behind these bold sculptures. Each is unique, but all feature striking hues, fantastic structure, or forms seen in nature.