Kenneth Park Architects

Kenneth Park Architects

Reinventing today’s troubled convenience store

Reinventing today’s troubled convenience store by Paolo Bertolotti / KPA Today’s urban convenience store has become anything but convenient. Plagued by persistent shoplifting, employee safety concerns, declining customer service, and cramped layouts, these stores have turned into a rather un-shoppable experience. The premise is simple: there must be a way to improve today’s convenience stores […]

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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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Understanding the Customer Journey through Architecture

Understanding & Enhancing the Customer Journey through Architecture Industry insights by Tatiana Sbravati Over the last decade, the concept of the customer journey has become increasingly central to various project types being done today. While its complexity may not be immediately apparent, a deeper exploration reveals its many interconnected facets. What is the best customer

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To scan or not to scan?

To scan or not to scan? Industry insights Almost all of our clients, at some point, ask if they should get their project scanned to ensure accuracy of base building information, and so many properties slated for renovations don’t have CAD drawings at all. A good scan or survey is a critical starting point for

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