042 PROJECT 3 PROJECT INFO
Interior design Fred Rigby Studio
fredrigbystudio.com
Client LESTRANGE
Biophilic design Oliver Heath
oliverheath.com
Size 70 sq m
Open date May 2023
KEY SUPPLIERS
London Plane Wood Fallen and Felled
fallenandfelled.co.uk
Counter Tops Smile Plastics
smile-plastics.com
Alcove Wall Finishes Clayworks
clay-works.com
Clockwise More and more designers are incoporating more natural tones and material choices in their work, attempting to merge modern convenience with nature’s touch to reconnect visitors to something often lacking in modern life
subtle colour accents, sensory elements and, of course, biophilia.
‘We were inspired by the spaces and artworks created by Charlotte Perriand, Albert Frey, Richard Long, Piet Oudolf and Carl Andre,’ explains Rigby. ‘These pieces worked as a starting point as we designed and created the space. Another key inspiration was the customer’s journey, imagining and tracing them navigating the space, creating subtle touch points which lead to the clothing and creating a story around the materiality of the garments.’
Repurposed felled wood from
London Planes trees cocoons and partitions the space whilst also finding new life in bespoke furnishings peppered throughout. Sourced from Fallen & Felled, which transform storm-stricken and diseased trees into hardwood timber, the studio celebrates the beauty of the natural grain in its design concept, nodding to the surrounding ecology of the store.
Left Natural dried blooms and grasses inhabit The Meadow, designed by Lottie Delamain
Right The natural design choices do not hinder the more practical requirements of providing display spaces
At the heart of the space sits The Meadow; a spectacle and showstopper for anyone visiting. It features a curation of natural dried blooms and grasses, conceived by award-winning garden designer Lottie Delamain. The fauna was carefully chosen for its rooted connections to the fibre and flax used in apparel, and cues have been taken from iconic Dutch garden design Piet Oudolf’s ‘New Perennial’ movement, where compositions were crafted in symbiosis with nature, using bold drifts of herbaceous perennials and grasses chosen for their structures rather than aesthetics. ‘I love the island,’ comments Rigby. ‘We designed in the centre of the store; it incorporates the beautiful garden as well as discrete packaging and the point of sale counter. We didn’t want to create a traditional till area so the customer didn’t feel forced or rushed so they could enjoy the retail experience in the store.’ The island is constructed from London Planes wood with a countertop made from recycled plastic yoghurt pots by Smile Plastics, seamlessly housing the cash desk creating a space that feels immediately more fluid than transactional. Wall finishes come courtesy of Cornwall-based sustainable brand Clayworks’ blend of unfired clays which, when mixed with minerals and pigments, create one of the most sustainable plasters on the market. Rigby’s brief for the changing rooms was to create a nurturing oasis of sorts, referencing Japanese design elements. The capacious open- topped changing rooms feature forest sound speakers which offer a spa-like ambience, harmoniously complemented by discreet wall lights which cast a subtle glow.
Throughout the store, a mirage of delicate Japanese inspired paper lampshades, suspended at different heights throughout the store to create a soft, unassuming atmosphere throughout. Central to the space is a large Cabinet of Curiosities designed to showcase an ever-evolving curation of brands, artists, projects and products.
Coal Drops Yard is the fourth permanent store designed by Fred Rigby Studio as part of the designer’s ongoing collaboration with LESTRANGE, which has seen it develop low footprint and modular-led pop-up and permanent spaces for the brand in Notting Hill, Soho and Spitalfields. The studio has also unveiled the design concept for the brand’s first international store in Amsterdam.
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