Visual Merchandising and Retail Design – July 2019

(John Hannent) #1
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A MARRIAGE OF ROMANCE

& ROYALTY

The Tasta store at Pune designed by JCA Architects is an aesthetic expression of the grandeur of Indian weddings. In


the process the store positions itself as a one stop wedding shopping destination.


T


he main design objective behind
the Tatsa store in Pune was to make
the space a complete destination
for wedding shopping and to create a
welcoming and timeless buying experience
for families in the vibrantly cosmopolitan
city of Pune. Unlike other MBOs, the design
brief demanded a different thought process,
which was achieved by highlighting the
different functions associated with a typical
Indian wedding ceremony.

The design narrative reiterates the
importance of marriage with a creative
interplay of different elements and in the
process creating a royal imagery, which
drives home the fact that weddings are
memorable events.

The store is designed as a garment
boutique, while incorporating spaces for

July 2019
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