Contemporary Retail Design

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The world of retail design operates with a dynamism not often encountered in other commercial sectors. To successfully deliver a retail project, the store planner must possess a good working knowledge of a wide range of disciplines. As well as design, these include matters as diverse as store operations to materials and construction methods. Contemporary Retail Design: A Store Planner' s Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the store planning process and is an essential companion for anyone embarking on a retail design project. Written from the perspective of the designer, it contains practical guidance on every step of the design and construction process including: an introduction to store types and their history; what to consider when planning a store; the practicalities of layout versus the psychological response of the shopper; the range of materials and finishes available and how to use them successfully; what to consider when planning for building services, security and store operations. The book' s practical advice is supplemented with case studies showing examples of best practice, and is illustrated with 200 drawings and photographs from a wide variety of stores around the world. AUTHOR: Eddie Miles is an architect with over thirty years' experience of store planning. Having worked in a variety of key project roles including architect, project manager and client representative, he offers a unique insight into the store planning process. Eddie is the CEO of Hyphen, one of Europe' s leading retail design firms. 172 colour illustrations, 27 diagrams