{"id":14691,"date":"2025-09-24T23:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/backlit-metallic-grid-illuminates-zaras-hybrid-retail-space-in-rotterdam\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T23:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:30:42","slug":"backlit-metallic-grid-illuminates-zaras-hybrid-retail-space-in-rotterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/backlit-metallic-grid-illuminates-zaras-hybrid-retail-space-in-rotterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"backlit metallic grid illuminates zara\u2019s hybrid retail space in rotterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Grid and Geometric Blocks Shape Retail Space by Random Studio<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Random Studio takes over the design of a permanent <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/retail-interiors\/\">retail<\/a><\/strong> space within Zara\u2019s largest store, a five-floor building in Rotterdam, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-the-netherlands\/\">the Netherlands<\/a><\/strong>. Occupying a significant portion of the first floor, the project establishes a hybrid environment defined by spatial layering and material contrast.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A backlit metallic grid introduces a threshold between the newly created \u2018quarry-like\u2019 space and the rest of the store. Within this boundary, geometric blocks and muted natural tones define product display zones, unified by overhead light panels that provide consistent illumination.<\/p>\n<p>all images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/random.studio\/\">Random Studio<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Contrasting Material Palettes Divide spaces in Zara Rotterdam<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/random.studio\/\">design team<\/a><\/strong> at Random Studio distinguishes the space between two main collections through material palettes. The urban collection is presented with articulated fixtures incorporating glass, natural stone, and stainless steel. In contrast, the sports collection is framed by black steel, rubber, and industrial-style elements. A dedicated social area provides visitors with seating in two elevated zones. This space, bright and restrained in expression, functions as a pause point within the larger retail environment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Random Studio designs a retail interior within Zara\u2019s largest global store<\/p>\n<p>a backlit metallic grid marks the boundary of the redesigned zone<\/p>\n<p>the grid creates a visual threshold between store and installation<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>overhead light panels unify the interior with even illumination<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>muted natural tones define the material palette<\/p>\n<p>geometric blocks organize the display areas<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>product displays are structured through spatial divisions<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>raised seating zones create levels within the open space<\/p>\n<p>the social area is bright and minimal in design<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>spatial layering and contrast define the overall design approach<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>industrial-style fixtures highlight the sports-focused displays<\/p>\n<p>contrasting material palettes define different retail zones<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong>\u00a0A retail space for the world\u2019s biggest Zara in Rotterdam<\/p>\n<p><strong>architect:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/random.studio\/\">Random Studio<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/random_studio\/\">@random_studio<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>design team:<\/strong>\u00a0Marina Bonet, Alex Tintea, Jungmin Bang, Charles Breton, Lucas Sabas<\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Rotterdam, the Netherlands<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>designboom has received this project from our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers-submit\">DIY submissions<\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/backlit-metallic-grid-zara-hybrid-retail-space-rotterdam-random-studio-09-24-2025\/\">backlit metallic grid illuminates zara\u2019s hybrid retail space in rotterdam<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grid and Geometric Blocks Shape Retail Space by Random Studio \u00a0 Random Studio takes over the design of a permanent retail space within Zara\u2019s largest store, a five-floor building in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. 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