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1021 KORRES MARAIS

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Korres store in Paris, located in the Marais district, introduces a part of greek heritage to the heart of one of the world’s most significant metropolises. Trail Practice, aiming to revive memories of traditional pharmacies, combined materials, and structures from various references into a cohesive and unexpected design.

Korres store in Paris, located in the Marais district, introduces a part of greek heritage to the heart of one of the world’s most significant metropolises. Trail Practice, aiming to revive memories of traditional pharmacies, combined materials, and structures from various references into a cohesive and unexpected design.

Using the existing wooden columns, a distinct cube was designed to serve as the main exhibition and testing area. Additionally, a more private space was created to function as the lab, secluded by a heavy white curtain. A large wooden counter with neoclassical details and walnut shelves serves as the meeting point for visitors and pharmacists, traversing the exhibition area and connecting it to the sales and service point. The neoclassical details on the wooden furniture are paired with a modern, minimalist metal grid system for organizing and displaying products. The store window, designed as a deconstructed pharmacy shelf, extends the interior display system abstractly.

The materials selected are part of a palette that defines the identity of new Korres stores. The white wooden elements with classical details on the Nissos shelves, the metal display system, and the complementary furniture create a minimalist atmosphere with a classical twist. Decorative objects, such as custom-made handles and classic-style jars, highlight Trail Practice’s attention to detail, ensuring that each element reflects the company’s authenticity and uniqueness.

KORRES

After extensive research and analysis of Greek flora, a study including over 3,600 plants and herbs, Korres honors its deep roots and heritage by developing innovative formulas made from organic and natural ingredients. The brand’s philosophy centers on harnessing the power of nature through a holistic Full Circle approach, covering all stages from seed to extract, that is, formulation, water purification, product creation, and component reuse. Trail Practice has crafted spaces of various sizes, from experience stores to shop-in-shops and exhibition booths, utilizing common expressive means, to represent Korres on a global scale.

The creation of a recognizable brand identity (brand ID) requires the synthesis of an architectural vocabulary that is subtly repeated, crafting worlds within worlds. This challenging demand brings architecture, interior and industrial design, and graphic design into a synergistic process, evolving simultaneously across different design scales.

Space

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Space

35 sq.m.

Location

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Location

Marais, Paris [FR]

Typology

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Typology

Buy

Year of Completion

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Year of Completion

2021

Design Team

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Design Team

Manos Babounis, Charis Avgerinou

Product Design

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Product Design

The Backyard Lab

Graphic Design

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Graphic Design

The Backyard Lab

Construction Management

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Construction Management

MVMS Architectes

Furniture Manufacturer

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Furniture Manufacturer

GEMISTOS, Shop+Office Design

Photography

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Photography

The Backyard Lab Archive