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OCTOBER 2015
TORE MEETS LOUNGE at Small Tea, a Miami-based retailer that
is taking the tea experience to the next level. The goal for the
flagship store was to provide an environment that fosters real
connections. Portland, Ore.-based Osmose Design rose to the
challenge of transforming the existing bank office space into a tea
lounge that provides a modern sanctuary for Small Tea customers.
In the lounge and dining area, the team needed to disguise the HVAC system
and create a higher level of acoustic absorption while lowering the ceiling to
provide a more intimate setting.
"The ceiling inspiration sprung from our research of the tea harvesting and
drying process where woven baskets play a crucial role," describes Andee Hess,
owner of Osmose Design.
The team initially experimented with various types of found baskets in order
to create an organic installation. However, fireproofing and maintenance issues
required further exploration and concept development.
"The final design is based on an element of the brand's identity, which resembled an abstracted weave," Hess says.
Alternating MDF boxes were covered with natural woven cloth and
assembled into paneled sections. A team of three craftsmen then installed each
paneled section. Hess commends the loving care and attention that Goldenwood Cabinetry of Miami provided for this unique installation. It's a design truly
steeped in creativity.
- Jenny S. Rebholz
OCTOBER 2015
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