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ANDRÉ OPTICAS OPTICAL STORE IN CASCAIS SHOPPING

Cascais . 2016

Year
2016
Location
Cascais, Portugal
Team
Jorge Sousa Santos, Rafael Lopes, Marcos Barradas
Client
Andre Opticas

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About the project

Located within the controlled environment of a shopping centre, the store is conceived as a jewel box: an autonomous interior where materiality and lighting construct a distinct and carefully calibrated atmosphere.

The space is organised around a continuous display system combining brass structures with illuminated panels, creating a rhythmic sequence along the perimeter. Light intensity is precisely controlled to enhance the product and transform the exhibition wall into the primary architectural element of the interior.

Rosewood introduces depth and material density, contrasting with the reflective qualities of brass and the dark floor surface. The composition balances technical precision and sensory presence, establishing an immersive environment without resorting to excess.

As with the other stores, the display system is designed specifically for this location. The strategy adapts to the conditions of the shopping centre while asserting a distinct identity through the relationship between light, reflection and materiality.