The historic Bolotnaya Square (n the heart of the capital), built on marshland, possesses a unique potential for working with the element of water. Additionally, the location features numerous wet areas, allowing for the seamless integration of water features into the interior design.

Use of unusual imagery and associations that evoke emotions. To make it memorable. Sometimes slightly dangerous and aggressive installations, which draw attention to special collections and turn the process of choosing clothes into a performative act.

Location of partitions on the plan with measurements

Approximate layout of furniture and equipment (the number of items will be increased)

for a clearer understanding

On the left, guests are welcomed by the 'First Impression Zone.' The glass art installation serves advertising purposes and is visible from the street through the window. The exterior side of the storage room on the right is clad in black glossy glass. This is a reference to a "Closet Case", a metaphor found in the brand’s name.

In the evening, a caustics effect can be added as an alternative lighting scheme. You can explore the lighting scenarios below using the lever.

Next, we invite you to explore the visualization of the second floor. The elevator shaft features a protruding ledge, which we have utilized functionally for displaying shoes or accessories. The adjacent walls are finished in chrome with inserts of black glossy glass.

The concrete walls are not in the best condition. We propose finishing them with glazing and backlighting, which will give them a more elegant and artsy look. Lighting from above will add the necessary depth to the wall’s imperfections. The black glass cube insert inside the zigurat also serves as a visual reference to the brand’s name.

The right-hand column acts as both a structural support and a visual anchor, establishing rhythm for the rail partitions.

One of the proposed functional solutions is a metal cabinet, which, by its location and purpose, is intended to conceal the electrical panel and some utilities. The visualization shows one of the mirror options near the fitting room.

Further mirror variations are shown below

One of the rail options we propose is a movable, substantial clothing rail with an active, sharp-edged form. It creates rhythm in the space and echoes the geometry of the room. The large lighting structures continue the water theme within the space, like frozen caustics inside ice.

Various lightbox designs are possible, offering different costs and manufacturing complexity.

Varying complexity. Multiple types can be combined for installation across different floors/levels.

The staircase greets visitors as a striking key architectural feature. We extended the lower steps as platforms, altering their geometry. Now the staircase seems to unfold toward the entrance, inviting guests to ascend. This is what we call architectural navigation through form.

The railings are made of dark metal and dark glass, creating an interesting layered effect.

Note: the podium steps of the staircase help resolve the level difference we encountered during the floor screeding. This difference is effectively compensated for and distributed across the steps.

The waterfall is intended to be ordered from a local supplier. It consists of water streams enclosed within a glass unit, sandwiched between two transparent panes. This design prevents water evaporation and avoids technical maintenance complexities.

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Light installation variations are shown below

We aimed to solve several tasks: to combine the functions of a cash register area and a coffee zone, and to integrate an unusual warm bronze coffee machine into the cold, brutalist stainless steel design in a way that it wouldn’t look out of place.

We divided the bar into two distinct levels. The utilities are concealed within the right-hand element of the bar, which also features a gradient finish: near the coffee machine, the metal is warm and bronze, transitioning to a cool stainless steel tone towards the floor. This helps unify the zone without overwhelming it.

The form of the right reception block features a bevel that widens toward the floor. This is deliberately designed to prevent people from approaching the display case and coffee machine too closely, encouraging them to admire from a distance while naturally guiding their route toward the cash register area.

We also propose an alternative location for the waterfall on glass. It can be moved from the right wall to an area behind the bar, serving as a partition. Firstly, the waterfall will provide an excellent backdrop for the bar area. Secondly, it will conceal the bar’s workflow from guests ascending to the second floor who might look down.

The restroom resembles a separate, enclosed futuristic cave. The patterned ceiling grille combines aesthetics with functionality. It not only provides unique light diffusion but also maintains access to the overhead utilities, which, according to local regulations, cannot be enclosed.

The heart of the space is a table for displaying styled looks — a distinctive, large-scale object that serves as a center of gravity. A large black stone, like a majestic alien artifact, a ''Fifth Element'' that helps complete the guest’s image.

The left wall is also accent featuring angled stainless steel rails between which curated looks can be displayed.

The back wall (the fitting room partition) is finished with a mirror that transitions into a black gradient. This expands the confined space with its low ceiling and creates an intriguing optical illusion.

Variations are shown below

Variations are shown below

The perfume display is a massive concrete shelving unit, as if carved directly from the wall. The raw, rough form of the concrete shelves creates a striking contrast with the small, delicate glass perfume bottles. To the right, a lightbox illuminates the bottles, creating a play of light.

For the mirror, we propose a gradient finish, created through the gradual removal of the amalgam. The left partition is finished with clear glass, backed with black paint.

The table and display stands are designed to be convertible into catering tables for special occasions, collection launches, and similar events.

for the exterior of the fitting rooms

A suspended rail system featuring a decorative angled mirror. The construction evokes raw, industrial framework aesthetics.

The rail features a dynamic silhouette while maintaining a simple structural logic. The shelving unit is determined by the location’s existing architecture.

Floor-standing rail design featuring a weighted platform base. The vertical uprights are artistically deformed to intensify the sense of rhythm.

Different design solutions tailored to various functions and areas of the space.

Different design solutions tailored to various functions and areas of the space.

Different design solutions tailored to various functions and areas of the space.

Storage system at the bottom. At the top, a metal mesh conceals the wall’s imperfections. The contoured shelves allow test strips for perfume to be placed in the narrow gap inside the shelf.

Wide glass shelves with side mountings, and a lightbox built into the cabinet below that illuminates all the fragrances. The light gets through the glass shelves, creating a caustic interplay.

Application of a decorative chrome coating to the wall (a decorator’s involvement required)

A combined solution of metal and glass. The concept and construction can be scaled to fit niches of different sizes.

Different design solutions with closed storage systems

The original version with an expanded storage area.

Using new materials and forms