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Join Our Team – Office & Project Coordinator

5 Feb 2025

NLSA is pleased to announce an opening for a Studio & Project Coordinator position in their award-winning studio. The new team member will replace the existing position held for seven years in this small, friendly and dynamic group of six. We are looking to fill a full or part-time (4 days office-based) role for an individual with good energy, self-motivation and organisational skills to manage and support the day-to-day running of the Studio. The successful applicant will be passionate about working in a creative and professional culture and able to assist in driving the vision of the team. You will need exceptional communication skills and be able to show relevant experience.

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Prototypes – The Rug Company Chelsea Harbour Showroom

23 Jan 2025

In retail design, especially for product displays, prototyping isn’t just a step, it’s a smart investment. While tight deadlines might make it tempting to skip, it can be invaluable for avoiding costly delays and ensuring precision. Take a shop display unit, for example. A prototype lets you test angles, durability, and positioning, fixing any minor issues before manufacturing begins. This way we can ensure that the client is satisfied that it will work perfectly for them, before going into full production. Prototyping = better solutions, seamless execution, and superior results.

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Listed Buildings: Breathing new life into historic properties

23 Jan 2025

Working with Listed Buildings does not mean we have to disregard creativity, and it does not need to feel constrained or unexciting, however it takes a special approach to make a new mark. At Burlington Arcade we were presented with a classic historical London retail space which turned out to contain a mixture of very fine-looking heritage features and some obvious and unattractive additions. First deciding to retain the best of the existing shop fittings and working with the local authority Conservation Officer to agree sensitive internal adjustments, we were then able to introduce new ingredients which result in a bright men’s shoe display within the characteristic curved shopfront. The visitor is now able to experience the flow of the old staircase and restored views into the arcade from a fresh and comfortable upstairs salon.

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Manolo Blahnik: Evolution of the Japanese design from the beginning to now

23 Jan 2025

With the latest opening of Manolo Blahnik in Japan, we pause to reflect on a decade of work in the region. As a studio, we believe design should never stand still but continuously evolve around the customer experience. We sometimes say ‘each shop is a prototype’, and with each of the 18 stores, the core concept has been challenged, leading to bespoke solutions and unique interpretations that respond to the existing architecture, targeted consumer markets and local insights. The original concept started with Manolo Blahnik delivering his inspiration: “Bauhaus Sanitorium”. The resulting interior we conceived for the flagship in the famed Omotesando district, juxtaposed the colour palette and eccentricity of Walter Gropius, with the clinical, utilitarian aesthetic of a Mid-Century sanatorium.

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Delivering an award winning new build house on time and on budget.

7 Nov 2024

Our philosophy is to get the essential ingredients in place from the outset Essence – The starting point is always to focus on functionality and a deep understanding of how our client wants to live in their new home – what daily routines, weekly gatherings, and yearly celebrations they envision. The intrinsic nature of the space will reflect the homeowner’s unique needs and aspirations. If a family loves hosting large informal gatherings, the design may prioritise an open kitchen and dining area, while incorporating outdoor spaces for entertaining. Conversely, a household seeking tranquillity might prefer cosy alcoves and quiet corners.

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Temperley – A New London Flagship

31 Oct 2024

NLSA is proud to showcase a new retail concept for the world-renowned luxury fashion brand Temperley London. In close collaboration with the founder and creative powerhouse, Alice Temperley MBE who founded her eponymous fashion label Temperley London in 2000, NLSA has developed a timeless yet contemporary interior that mixes a bohemian flair for colour and pattern with the elegance and tradition of a country house. The new UK flagship occupies over 300 sqm of enviable retail space in the heart of Chelsea close to the prestigious Sloane Square.

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Finishing touches to Sloane Street shop

24 Oct 2024

Sarah and Victoria from our team were on site this week at the Sloane Street retail project in London, conducting a handover meeting with the client and contractor. This will be the team's final visit to the site before opening.  This luxury womenswear shop is set to open this week, and we can’t wait to share more details once it's officially launched!
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Luxury Meets Innovation: Malone Souliers’ New Space at Bloomingdale’s Kuwait

17 Oct 2024

Luxury shoe brand Malone Souliers is set to unveil its stunning new space in Bloomingdale's, Kuwait, with construction underway and an opening anticipated by the end of the month. The fixtures being installed draw inspiration from their recent Harrods location, which debuted in 2023. Stay tuned for more images and updates as we approach the grand opening!
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Taking shape in Pacific Place, Hong Kong

10 Oct 2024

This week we received the first pictures of construction work at Pacific Place which is a shopping mall in heart of heart of Admiralty in Hong Kong with the new Manolo Blahnik store which opens in the next couple of weeks. The picture shows the shopfitter installing one of the display panels for the window to display the iconic shoes. The carefully curated material palette reflects both the brand's commitment to luxury and the local design sensibilities of Hong Kong. Each material was chosen for its aesthetic appeal, durability and functionality in a high-end retail environment, including silk, polished gold, leather, and travertine stone to complement the brand's footwear.
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Stepping across the pond for a new project collaboration

11 Sep 2024

We're excited to announce our latest venture: a groundbreaking retail project in Miami, Florida. We're stepping across the pond into the U.S. market, bringing our innovative design approach to American shores. Here's an exclusive first look at a key design element for the store: a metal perforated panel with circular cut-out holes arranged in a gradient geometric pattern. This striking feature will be integral to the store's overall design. Set for completion in Q1 2025, this project represents a collaborative vision for the future of retail spaces. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting project takes shape.