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Richard James store

Andy Martin Architects completed the new Richard James Flagship store in London, divided in two areas by a translucent screen that becomes the central feature of the space.

Andy Martin Architects designed the new Richard James Flagship store in Savile Row, London.

The extensive open space is divided in two main areas, Seasonal and Classic, by a translucent screen treated with a dichroic film that varies in colour, luminosity and reflectiveness. This free-standing screen becomes the central feature of the new space, operating both as a vibrant backdrop to the displays in the Seasonal area and a circulation distributor, concealing the more private areas of the Classic and the changing rooms.

The element that blends the entire unit together is the stretched ceiling, which conceals an adjustable ambient light system, providing a changeable personality. This is versatile in that it can be easily changed, re-installed and decorated. This becomes a canvas for future art driven interventions.