Conveyor belts and cog-like display stands appear within this beauty store in Chongqing, China, designed by AIM Architecture, which takes cues from the city’s underground network of factories.
Harmay is located at the heart of Chongqing inside a former shopping mall, with its entrance set below street level.
A skylight punctures the ceiling of Harmay’s Chongqing store
“The store is located underneath a large plaza with a multitude of steps going down into it,” explained Shanghai practice AIM Architecture.
“So, to work with this unique spatial setting, we explored typologies of underground structures within the local context.”
Products are displayed on conveyor belts, creating a factory-like setting
A particular source of inspiration
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