Cue

Inspired by the European fashion experience, the new floorplan provides more of a flow and less ‘typical’ retail experience: the entryway offers greater freedom of movement and space to peruse the range of garments on offer while within the store spacing is key, to eliminate any sense of being overwhelmed. The addition of warm, well-planned lighting assists shoppers in both seeing garments clearly and navigating through the store. Customised joinery, built specifically for CUE, employs a mix of curves and straight lines in rich materials including metal, cement and resins.

The fitting room area provides more space and nurture a sense of comfort and familiarity and is enhanced with effective lighting, custom-made mirrors and stools, soft, ocean-inspired rugs and a casual lounge. The colour palette and materiality are new to the CUE store aesthetic and imbue a balance of opulence and aspiration.

The physical form and layout are the result of some deep expertise and practical application: the ceiling’s structural components had to be reinforced to support curtains, faux skylight and hanging joinery, while the custom hanging rails were designed and installed in such a way as to align with budget. And, given the live working environment, the flooring required just a 7-day turnaround before allowing other trades back in. 

The outcome is a fashion-forward, aspirational space that truly brings the new CUE brand strategy to life and further differentiates it in a crowded retail landscape. This project also underlines how our collaborative approach and close liaison with the Geyer design team ensure design integrity is maintained within budget and time constraints, to deliver a successful execution.