Ste Marie Creates a Dreamy Interior Space for Monos Store
Amy Duong — February 20, 2025 — Art & Design
References: stemariestudio & dezeen
The new Monos store location is nestled on Ossington Street in Toronto and the design is led by Ste Marie. It is defined by waxed plaster walls and rainbow onyx surfaces with an olive tree to bring some tranquil elements into the environment as well. The studio wanted to create an environment that was inspired by the Japanese concept of 'mono no aware.'
This is the appreciation of fleeting moments of beauty and Ste Marie ensured that this was used as a guide when forming the interior space. The firm notes, "The space invites guests to embark on a multi-sensory journey that connects them to moments of awe, discovery and the joy we crave with travel." Ste Marie adds, "This dreamlike space on Ossington, influenced by gentle surrealism and the cultural hospitality of Portugal's pousadas, is timeless and wistful."
Image Credit: Doublespace
This is the appreciation of fleeting moments of beauty and Ste Marie ensured that this was used as a guide when forming the interior space. The firm notes, "The space invites guests to embark on a multi-sensory journey that connects them to moments of awe, discovery and the joy we crave with travel." Ste Marie adds, "This dreamlike space on Ossington, influenced by gentle surrealism and the cultural hospitality of Portugal's pousadas, is timeless and wistful."
Image Credit: Doublespace
Trend Themes
1. Multi-sensory Retail Experiences - Retail environments designed to trigger sensory engagement can enhance the shopping experience, attracting consumers seeking memorable in-store interactions.
2. Japanese Aesthetic Influence - Incorporating Japanese design principles like 'mono no aware' adds a layer of emotional depth to retail spaces, appealing to a growing desire for mindfulness and beauty in consumer environments.
3. Surreal Interior Design - Surrealist interior design elements, inspired by art movements and cultural motifs, are transforming conventional retail settings into captivating escapist experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Retail - Luxury retail spaces are adopting artfully crafted interiors to differentiate themselves and provide customers a unique journey beyond mere shopping.
2. Travel and Hospitality - Integrating cultural elements and design inspiration from international hospitality, like Portugal's pousadas, creates immersive retail environments that resonate with wanderlust-driven consumers.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry is exploring unique materials and techniques, such as rainbow onyx and waxed plaster, to craft spaces that evoke tranquility and evoke narrative-driven aesthetics.
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