Creating Sustainable Retail Interiors through the Reuse of Historic Buildings

ABSTRACT Retail interiors are often refurbished far more regularly than other types of interiors. As such, retail design seems to further the discipline of interior design by creating innovative design solutions. However, with regard to following sustainable design and construction practices, retail may fall short compared with sectors such as public buildings or offices. The first section of this paper focuses on the definition of sustainable design and the tension between retail (design) and sustainability by examining some pertinent writings. Retail branding is proposed as a way to improve sustainability in retail design. The second section discusses the reuse of historic buildings as a means for retail branding and sustainable retail design. The architectural strategies for reuse defined by Graeme Brooker and Sally Stone–intervention, insertion, and installation–are illustrated with specific examples of retail environments, but equally this paper suggests that a fourth category may be added: confirmation.

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