Article: Carla Orlandi. (Retail Design)

Carla Orlandi

In the Mediterranean town of Formia, the shop Carla Orlandi by Transit Design (Ascarelli, Macciocchi, Nicolao and Parisio) is a mere 400-sq.-ft. enclosure dedicated to the display and sale of objects ranging from relatively rare antiques to flea market finds. Their display, however, is like nothing we know here; there is not a rack or a typical exhibition fixture in sight. Instead, this is a completely built environment where perfectly detailed white lacquered cabinetry following a configuration of arches not only articulates the space, but also serves to display or conceal wares. This tactic allows the character of the shop to be changed--from stark ...

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