A.P.C. Store Development, Coal Drops Yard
Store Development, A.P.C. Coal Drops Yard
Born from a reaction to the contemporary fashion trends in Paris, A.P.C has quickly become renowned for its tasteful, cool and well-tailored collection of wardrobe staples. With a growing presence across the UK, the brand chose Coal Drops Yard to launch their latest concept store.
Idea
As A.P.C began to plan their entrance to Londonās most exciting new shopping destination, they once again collaborated with LAURENT DEROO ARCHITECTE to conceive an architectural design for the Coal Drops Yard store. An architectural practice with unrivalled experience in the curation of the A.P.C brand at retail, there was no doubt that the brandās entrance to CDY would be perfectly in-tune with the fashion-forward, yet minimalist, retail identity of A.P.C.
Insight
We were commissioned by A.P.C to work with both the brand and the architectural firm to develop the conceptual design which had been expertly designed and managed by LDA. From the supply of design intent and detailed production drawings, our studio became project guardians, responsible for developing the beautiful concept into a fully realised store; in close collaboration with LDA.
Managing full site works andĀ retail design, including contractor management, joinery and flooring, we took great care in respecting the heritage of the listed building; resulting in the delivery of an A.P.C store which met the high-standards of the revered French label.
Realisation
A crafted, beautiful and tastefully minimalist store for A.P.C within Coal Drops Yard, one which not only belies the iconic brand and its founder, but marks the superb collaboration between brand, architect and creative agency.