https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2644 en-us An online shoe retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store asserts a strong femininity.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12946 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12946-josefinas-portugal-by-christian-lahoude-studio A rose-copper cast of a tree serves as the store’s primary focal point. The designers incorporated the ceiling’s existing wood slats into the interior to emphasize a feeling of lightness. Photo © Scott Norsworthy Located on a quaint boutique-lined block in the NoLita neighborhood, the storefront’s blue-gray color is a cool contrast to its coral and ivory interior. Photo © Scott Norsworthy The rose copper used for the signage and door handle is a unifying material, and was also fashioned into custom-made shoe stands and a tree-inspired mirror frame. Photo © Scott Norsworthy A VIP salon, articulated by a supple blush-colored banquette, is tucked away at the far end of the space, providing a place for shoppers to relax and take in views to the garden out back. Photo © Scott Norsworthy Image courtesy Christian Lahoude Studio