The space is an old Warehouse in Lisbon. Lighting is the dominant feature of the design that covers the whole space without exception. At first it seems to be a purely functional element to light up the whole space in a homogeneous way as in warehouses, though on closer observation one can see that the spacing between each track, installed parallel to the facade, becomes more dense as you move deeper into the space. The system has been designed to dominate the powerful sunlight coming through the only open facade.The entrance is defined by a massive PVC curtain in pale yellow covering the whole internal facade through which visitors pass when entering.

The curtain functions as a natural climatic layer that cuts the sunlight, reducing heat in summer and cold in winter – moderating the internal climate. Parallel to this facade curtain, another curtain wall is at the back of the space out of silver grey polycarbonate to separate the back of house.Visible chipboard panels were used for furniture, covered by untreated grey or silver materials. The pieces are monumental, resembling fragments of architecture. Using extremely basic forms the pieces build up the store’s radicality and are designed for the needs of each department – playing with what is visible or purposefully obstructed, forcing visitors to explore the space. The floor is the original one from the warehouse that has been deeply sanded to expose the bigger stones inside the concrete and whitened with a matt protection.