We talked to Mike Hofmann, Managing Director at Melchers China, about why and how the company decided to choose Tricker’s – an English brand with over 190 years of history – as one of the latest additions to their portfolio…
Nowadays, it is well known that Chinese people cherish luxury brands. They can make Chanel and Louis Vuitton boutiques as swarmed as H&M are in other parts of the world. Although the costs of luxury brands are higher in China…
We spend most of our lives inside buildings: at home, at the office, in restaurants and other facilities. Our general well-being, thoughts, and mood are shaped by the walls and features of these buildings. In this new series, we introduce…
2021 Relaunch – Designing with a Purpose At 5 Star Plus Retail Design our main focus is brand identity. This makes us competent when it comes to luxury design and branded design in China. We start every project with a…
In an environment of continuous travel restrictions, store closings, global restructuring, goal review, and omnichannel sales, luxury brand executives must stay one step ahead of competitors to streamline sales and distribution processes, retain high-value loyal customers and reach out to…
Located in an ancient temple area in Beijing’s South, Fayuansi Hutong was selected to be part of a larger renovation and urban revival project. The buildings were to be stripped back into their original state and assigned new functions to…
The phrase resimercial design might not sound familiar to everyone. This made-up expression is a combination of the words ‘residential’ and ‘commercial’. The style implements elements of home design into contemporary work and retail spaces. It has a proven effect…
Concept stores have become one of the most prominent tools in the past years to accelerate brand growth and boost awareness. Traditionally these stores were a natural extension to the brand by presenting a lifestyle feeling and inspiring customers to…
Choosing the perfect color for a bar or restaurant is an essential step during the interior design process. It is crucial to keep in mind what our goal is, what type of space we would like to create, what the…
On July 6th, 2021, our Managing Director, Barbara Seidelmann gave a presentation at the International Center for Creativity and Sustainable Development (ICCSD), where she spoke on the topic of “Applying a User-Centric Approach When Designing for Future Society.” Originally from…
