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Scarpa’s Venice Olivetti Showroom is the precursor to the Apple Store

Scarpa’s Venice Olivetti Showroom is the precursor to the Apple Store Learning from the Past by Paolo Bertolotti In the late 1950s, Adriano Olivetti, the visionary leader of Olivetti, commissioned renowned architect Carlo Scarpa to design a showroom in Venice. This collaboration resulted in a space that not only showcased Olivetti’s products but also became […]

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The trap of thinking you need a better mouse trap.

The trap of thinking you need a better mouse trap. Industry insights Anyone that has been in the retail development business for more than a few years has probably heard the phrase “we need to build a better mouse trap.” I heard it again the other day and it struck me how out of tune

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Design Theory: It’s all about the Concept.

The success of a design project is often established at the pre-concept phase.

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If codes were different, what would you do with an empty office building?

What if codes were different, what would you do with an empty office building?

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Frederique Constant Arrives on New York’s Legendary Fifth Avenue

Frederique Constant Arrives on New York’s Legendary Fifth Avenue As published in Worldtempus Frederique Constant Arrives on New York’s Legendary Fifth Avenue | Worldtempus RECENT POSTS Frederique Constant Arrives on New York’s Legendary Fifth Avenue WatchTime – Citizen Watch America Opens Flagship Store in New York City From The Founder | Kenneth Park Featured in

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WatchTime – Citizen Watch America Opens Flagship Store in New York City

Citizen Watch America Opens Flagship Store in New York City

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Ed Randolph – Operations Director

ED RANDOLPH OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Ed joined Kenneth Park Architects in 2000 and oversees many diverse needs of the firm such as accounting, human resources, benefits, facilities & IT. In collaboration with Ken, Ed established a dynamic culture that attracts & retains top talent within the industry. Ed enjoys the fast-paced work environment, his autonomy, and

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Katy Donkersloot – Project Director

Katy Donkersloot – Project Director at KPA

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Sonny Thio – Senior Director

SONNY THIO SENIOR DIRECTOR With over 20 years of experience, Sonny is an architectural professional with experience working on a wide variety of projects – commercial and mixed-use, major shopping center renovations, as well as fast-paced interior fit-outs for retail store programs. His penchant for problem-solving and establishing a collaborative partnership with his clients makes

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Christine Fiorella – Director of Design

CHRISTINE FIORELLA, NCIDQ DIRECTOR OF DESIGN As Director of Design, Christine leads the creation and development of new design concepts for notable retail brands. With an extensive background in designing retail spaces, her understanding of the customer journey, identifying unique brand experience attributes, as well as creating visual merchandising strategies that support a brands’s

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