Project name: Likelihood Lot Size: n/a Project Size: 1200 GSF Location: Seattle, WA Project type: Commercial / Retail
Likelihood aspires to elevate the level of footwear & fashion for the discerning Seattle gentleman. Designed in close collaboration with the owner, this shop makes its home in the busy Capitol Hill neighborhood. The space occupies a corner in a new residential building and has large windows on two sides that add plenty of natural light. Believing that the shoe shopping experience should feel fun, leisurely and exciting, the design elements are fairly restrained and seek to highlight the product. Clean lines and open spaces were critical for the look and feel of the boutique as well as the customer experience. Nods to mid-century design are expressed in the cedar wood screen wall that hugs the ziggurat style shoe display and divides the main space from the back of house & storage mezzanine. The team designed and had fabricated the large, hexagon light fixtures to add presence and pattern in the tall space. Mirrors were placed to enliven and reflect the neon wall art by Canadian artist Kelly Mark, all while maximizing daylight from the large West facing windows.
Main Retail Area Clean saw cuts in the new concrete floor line up with the ziggurat style shoe display
The Hexagons Large, custom fabricated lighting objects hover above the retail area
Cedar Screen A tightly spaced cedar screen divides the storage area from the display, still allowing light to pass
Minimalist Interior Generous space was critical to the look and feel of the boutique
Reflecting Neon Instead of multiple mirrors, one large mirror serves customers, and reflects the neon art piece
Neon! A gallery-like wall was desired to showcase the owner’s existing piece by artist Kelly Mark
From the Entry White oak storage wraps the cozy exam room that houses both new and vintage equipment
Custom Cabinetry Custom walnut cabinet on casters serves as the Point of Sale in the space, keeping clutter minimal
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Dramatic Display Stair steps of the ziggurat allow for many interesting display opportunities
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Main retail space with Stock Room on main level, storage above on mezzanine, accessed by ladder 14th ave 13th ave
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The Long Wall Vertical cedar slat wall hides stock and storage rooms and leaves space for neon installation
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Storage In order to keep retail area clean, storage mezzanine was added to contain clutter