Small Store Planning And Design

"The wide range of topics covered as well as detailed insight make Retail Store Planning & Design Manual a welcome teacher—or reminder—for anyone concerned with the industry." —Visual Merchandising and Store Design on the First Edition Now one of the nation's most respected and sought-after retail store design specialists tells you what he knows about the art and science of retail planning, design, and remodeling. An indispensable tool of the trade that no practicing designer will want to be without, it supplies you with: More than 370 professional diagrams and illustrations of store layouts and design elements 120 forms to help you more efficiently manage all phases of planning, budgeting, scheduling, and construction Innovative lighting design techniques and color schemes that promote sales Practical guidelines on every aspect of managing a successful retail store design firm Special chapters on budgeting, cost control, and planning for maximum ROI In-depth coverage of the state-of-the-art CAD technology for store planning and design And much more Retail store design is one of today's most challenging and rewarding interior design specialties. Creating a total store environment that is beautiful, practical, and profitable and that reflects the client's vision of the store and its position in the marketplace requires an assortment of talents. The successful store planner must combine imagination, business sense, and an understanding of buyer psychology with a thorough knowledge of materials and current design and construction trends. This comprehensive, nuts-and-bolts guide to virtually every aspect of store planning and design was written by one of North America's most accomplished retail store designers and design educators. Michael J. Lopez shares with you the fruits of his 30 years of experience in planning, designing, and remodeling retail establishments—both large and small. Here are just a few of the outstanding features that make Retail Store Planning & Design Manual, Second Edition an indispensable working resource for practicing designers and an excellent learning tool for design students: More than 370 professional diagrams and illustrations of store layouts and design elements, including merchandising presentation systems and techniques, free-standing fixtures, hardware and accessories, display racks, column treatments, fitting rooms, decor sections, and much more 120 standard and original forms that you can use to help you more efficiently manage all phases of planning, budgeting, scheduling, and construction New chapters offering in-depth coverage of retail store lighting, budgeting, planning for maximum ROI, and the role of computer-aided design in store planning A gold mine of expert tips and guidelines on managing a successful retail design firm—from bidding and contract negotiations, the client/planner relationship, and marketing your services, to budgeting and cost control, project scheduling, bookkeeping, insurance, and more 18 appendixes on special store design topics, written by leading store designers and planners and store planning professors Retail Store Planning & Design Manual, Second Edition is sure to become the most frequently consulted resource in your working library.

The world of retail design operates with a dynamism not often encountered in other commercial sectors. To successfully deliver a retail project, the store planner must possess a good working knowledge of a wide range of disciplines. As well as design, these include matters as diverse as store operations to materials and construction methods. Contemporary Retail Design: A Store Planner's Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the store planning process and is an essential companion for anyone embarking on a retail design project. Written from the perspective of the designer, it contains practical guidance on every step of the design and construction process including: an introduction to store types and their history; what to consider when planning a store; the practicalities of layout versus the psychological response of the shopper; the range of materials and finishes available and how to use them successfully; what to consider when planning for building services, security and store operations. The book's practical advice is supplemented with case studies showing examples of best practice, and is illustrated with 200 drawings and photographs from a wide variety of stores around the world.

The perfect learning tool for opening a new store or renovating one, this book covers: budgeting store design; lease analysis and negotiation; working with designers; storefronts and signs; store layout and colors; retail floor coverings; ceilings and spaceframes; lighting; interior signage; wall and floor fixtures; and putting it all together. Also included are a retail lease checklist and a section on store floor plans. -- cover.

Joel Beath and Elizabeth Price explore this question drawing inspiration from a diverse collection of apartment designs, all smaller than 50m2/540ft2. Through the lens of five small-footprint design principles and drawing on architectural images and detailed floor plans, the authors examine how architects and designers are reimagining small space living. Full of inspiration we can each apply to our own spaces, this is a book that offers hope and inspiration for a future of our cities and their citizens in which sustainability and style, comfort and affordability can co-exist. Never Too Small proves living better doesn’t have to mean living larger.