Women’s clothing and lingerie label Lonely opens its second flagship store in Auckland. Designed by Rufus Knight, it invites the curious and delivers the unexpected in retail.
April 17th, 2018
Interior Architect: Knight Associates
Architect: Fabricate Architecture
Builder: Property Direct Services
Shopfitters: Robinson Interiors
Landscape Designer: Jared Lockhart Design
Duration: 8 months
Furniture
‘Bibendum’ Classicon armchair,’Meribel 523’ change room stools, Matisse. ‘Extrasoft’ divan, Studio Italia.
Lighting
‘Find Me Mono’ FLOS ceiling lighting, ‘Tip of the Tongue’ FLOS point of sale lamp, ‘Bob’ FLOS pendant, ‘Portico’ exterior lighting, ECC.
Finishes
Hand woven jute floor covering, Nodi Rugs. ‘Suave’ plaster, Ambitec. ‘Concrete’ paint, ceiling ‘Eighth Ash’ paint, Resene. Salvaged European oak floorboards, Creative Flooring.
Fixed & Fitted
‘BeoLab 17’ wall speaker, Bang & Olufsen.
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