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The evolution of fast food architecture
In the past fast food chains had to use their buildings to stand out. Personalising the commercial architecture was an early take on brand advertising. It was incredibly common in the US and various other parts of the world. The companies used design quirks to grab attention. That was the original idea of McDonald’s golden arches and Pizza Hut’s red roofs. Continue reading
Does your shop front need a makeover?
The shopping landscape in the UK is more competitive than ever. There is a big fight between traditional high streets, out of town shopping centres, and ecommerce. One thing to look at here is the shop front. It may need a makeover to give you the best chance to attract people. When it comes to the commercial architecture, you should never overlook the frontage. Continue reading
Redesigning old buildings for modern needs
There is a certain beauty and character that old buildings possess, especially commercial architecture. Modern structures can often lack this. Contemporary construction may fit newer specifications, but the personality is often missing. That can be a big shame and may even compromise the value it brings to an area. Continue reading
Are flagship stores still relevant?
There have been big changes in how people view and use the high street in the last few decades. In the 90s and 00s they were thriving spaces full of businesses and activity. It helped to shape the commercial architecture. However, the rise of online shopping cut into this. The estimate is that by 2024 a third of all retail sales will be online. Continue reading
How to make people want to work in the office?
Before Covid 19 millions of people in the UK were working in offices. They were one of the most important pieces of the commercial architecture landscape. However, the pandemic brought big changes and a move to working from home. Even as conditions began to improve, a lot of people did not want to return to the office. Today, there is an abundance of empty and under capacity space around the country. It leaves companies with the task of encouraging people to come back to work in the office. But how? Continue reading