East Coast Flagship

Brutalist, punk rock aesthetic blended with an illuminating sense of intentionality.

D.S. & Durga NoLita

Retail

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Behind an unassuming glass shopfront in the heart of Manhattan’s NoLita neighborhood, D.S. & Durga’s flagship retail location is a beacon with a neon block drawing in passersby.

Talk to Krista Ninivaggi about D.S. & Durga NoLita

Project details

The design team sought to create a gallery-like space with an experiential environment. The result is a cross between an all white gallery space and a perfumer’s studio. The fragrance brand itself is the star of a brutalist, punk rock inspired space. The display island and cash-wrap are rectilinear volumes of custom-made board-formed concrete. Wall slots fitted with color-changing LED tape are intended to evoke different customer emotions.

A custom-made shelving unit, composed of black acrylic spikes provides a home for the labels collections while floating black shelves create another display area. Neon graphics and a sculptural custom made black glass chandelier establish a moody element to the store. Plans for the space include hosting monthly programing and gatherings.

Location
New York
Client
D.S. & Durga
Size
600 sf
58 sqm
Completion
2019
Collaborators
K&CO in association with Woods Bagot, with Kavi Ahuja Moltz and Pilskin Architecture

Talk to Krista Ninivaggi about D.S. & Durga NoLita

Brutalist, punk rock inspired design harmoniously blends with D.S. & Durga’s signature fragrances designed to transport you.

Neon graphics and a sculptural custom-made black glass chandelier establish a moody element throughout the store.

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