Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 22

FEATURE

retail

Above. Clothing is hung on a custom hardware system of suspended roller tracks set into soffits
and beams. Hangers can easily slide to reveal the layers of merchandise or be moved aside to
accommodate special events.
Below. Custom-designed wooden cases extending to the beams rotate to reveal mirrors or
positive/negative insets that display for-sale books and accessories.

ture into the scene. The tree is planted under

where friends/stylists can sit while customers

a skylight that mirrors the turf/bench circle

try on clothes. Not merely a changing/wait-

and filters sunshine into the space. This in-

ing area, this nook serves as a catwalk for cus-

troduction of nature is meant to provide the

tomers, as the large fitting room door swings

"awe" represented by the fashion brand.

open to reveal a 9-ft. x 8-ft. mirror. The space

Merchandise display areas stretch along

is completely clad in ash on the floor, ceiling,

the sides of the 30-ft. x 40-ft. space composed

and walls to unify the area. A backlit "T"-

of concrete floors, black mirrors, wood sur-

formed by slots and recesses in the wood sur-

faces, and blackened steel beams. Clothing is

faces-takes on the asymmetry of RtA's logo

hung on a custom hardware system of sus-

lower-case letter, further symbolizing the

pended roller tracks set into soffits and

brand.

beams. Hangers can easily slide to reveal the

In addition to the Los Angeles location,

layers of merchandise or be moved aside to

Brunn has been commissioned to design

accommodate special events.

RtA's next retail space in New York City.

Custom-designed wooden cases extend-

Brunn uses provocative spatial choreogra-

ing to the beams rotate to reveal mirrors or

phy to harmonize light with volume. In-

positive/negative insets that display for-sale

spired by the Bauhaus architecture of his na-

books and accessories.

tive Tel Aviv, he reinterprets Modernist

At the rear of the store, a fitting room and

principles in minimalist designs for living,

bathroom flank a generous waiting area with

shopping, and dining. Brunn's portfolio in-

a long, cantilevered blackened-steel bench

cludes furniture design. CA

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Learn more about Dan Brunn Architecture.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture December 2017

The Architects
2017 In Review
A Dream-Like Space
Geothermal Changing The HVAC Landscape
VRF System Delivers Total Tenant Comfort
Boiler System Puts Efficiency In Historical Venue
HVAC & Plumbing Products Of The Year
Illuminating Touchdowns
Crowneing A Renovation
Lighting & Electrical Products Of The Year
Folding-Glass Walls Deliver The Outdoors
Windows & Doors Products Of The Year
School District Makes A Sound Investment
Colors Comfort Sick Kids
Interiors Products Of The Year
Design, Products, Expertise Land Project On Time
Metal Covers The Curves
Exteriors Products Of The Year
Building Technology Products Of The Year
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Cover1
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Cover2
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 1
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 2
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 3
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 4
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 5
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 6
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 7
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - The Architects
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 9
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 2017 In Review
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 11
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 12
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 13
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 14
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 15
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 16
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 17
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - A Dream-Like Space
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 19
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 20
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 21
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 22
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 23
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Geothermal Changing The HVAC Landscape
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 25
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 26
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 27
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 28
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - VRF System Delivers Total Tenant Comfort
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 30
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 31
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Boiler System Puts Efficiency In Historical Venue
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 35
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - HVAC & Plumbing Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 37
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 38
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 39
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Illuminating Touchdowns
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 41
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Crowneing A Renovation
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Lighting & Electrical Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 44
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 45
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Folding-Glass Walls Deliver The Outdoors
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 47
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 48
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 49
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Windows & Doors Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 51
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - School District Makes A Sound Investment
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 53
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Colors Comfort Sick Kids
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 55
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 56
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Interiors Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Design, Products, Expertise Land Project On Time
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 59
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Metal Covers The Curves
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Exteriors Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Building Technology Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 63
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Showcase
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Index
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Portfolio
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Cover3
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