concept i is shortlisted for an SBID International Design Award 2023!

concept i is pleased to be among the inspiring global design talent to have been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s SBID International Design Awards for its entry, Transformers – The Ark in the Restaurant Design category.

Evaluated by a panel of distinguished, industry-leading experts for design functionality, innovation, creativity and technical execution, an SBID Award is considered one of the most coveted accolades for design excellence. Success in this GOLD-rated Awards programme demonstrates the highest level of design skill and professional mastery across the interior design profession.

The ARK is a world-first Transformers-themed ‘smart’ restaurant in Hong Kong, created by A La Carte Hong Kong Limited under Hasbro’s license. It’s a high-tech dining adventure in the Transformers universe, with an audio-visual storyline, premium fast-food, Transformers products, special technologies, and IP branded space design.

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Public voting is open until 11 September at 5pm (BST)

Read more: https://www.sbidawards.com/finalist/transformers-the-ark/

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Welcome to SpaceFlix, Concept i’s podcast!

Join us as we showcase projects, and share insights on how to create beautiful, functional, and sustainable environments. Tune in and let’s get innovative!
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Episode 1 – Unleashing the Value of Space – Retail Planning and Design Strategies
What if your space could be beautiful, efficient, and sustainable? It can, with our design solutions! In this video, we show you how to optimize your project for environmental and economic benefits.
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Are you ready to take your lifestyle space to the next level? Let’s talk!

Main video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xXxMLDgn0fw
Shorts on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/AjYvx0iwqgI?feature=share

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS! THE ALL NEW “TOPS CLUB”

The new mega membership store “TOPS CLUB” in Bangkok

Concept i congratulates Central Food Retail Co (CFR) and Central Retail Corporation on the grand opening of their new mega membership store “TOPS CLUB” in Bangkok on Sept 28th 2022. The newest of Central Groups eight retail concepts, Tops Club is a “never before seen” retail member club offering imported consumer goods and premium products from over 20 countries, in an innovative 15,000 sq m warehouse format. Product displays are fun and interactive with over 40 sampling points set up throughout the store. Membership is easily accessible, seamlessly integrated with Central’s extensive consumer network. The concept will elevate retail to the “next level” as an ultimate destination for food, product quality, choice and price point.

Concept i was appointed as the Lead Consultant for this flagship project and provided comprehensive services for Master Planning, Architecture and Interior Design, Retail/Operational Consulting, and assisting CFR with the Due Diligence process.

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_UED2ZA

Celebrating 25 Years of Success

Our Process – More than a year into the global pandemic, RLI checks in with Concept i for an update on work in progress, trends and insights shaping the world of design. Concept i, one of Asia’s leading retail and leisure design firms, celebrates 25 years of success in 2021.
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Find us on page 25 – 26

https://www.rli.uk.com/emagazine/163

Our Vision

Celebrating 25 Years of Success

In our 25th Year, Concept i reflects on our mission to ideate, innovate and have a positive impact on people’s lives and the world we live in. We celebrate our beginnings, our people, our talent and our passion for design.  As always, we look ahead, exploring people’s needs, changing trends, unturned earths and suns yet to rise in our quest to realize fresh concepts internationally. That’s us – Concept i.

SLAM, DUNK, SWISH! – 4 Global Future Design Awards 2020

Global Future Design Awards 2020. Established in 2016, the GFD 2020 Award is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for high-rise architecture. It recognizes outstanding ideas that redefine Architecture design through the implementation of novel technologies, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations along with studies on globalization, flexibility, adaptability, and the digital revolution. It is a forum that examines the relationship between the Architecture and the natural world, the Architecture and the community, and the Architects and the city.

Concept i are honoured to be awarded GFDA 2020 for 4 of our projects. See below for further information:

Projects Name: Seacon Head Office | Whey Aye | Citystars | Spring City 66
Awards: Winner | Third Award
Project Link: http://www.architecturepressrelease.com/winner-seacon-head-office-by-concept-i/
Project Link: http://www.architecturepressrelease.com/winner-whey-aye-by-concept-i/
Project Link: http://www.architecturepressrelease.com/3rd-award-spring-city-66-by-concept-i/
Project Link:  http://www.architecturepressrelease.com/3rd-award-citystars-by-concept-i/

PHYSICAL DESIGN

Consumers still appreciate the ‘touch and feel’ experience of physical spaces – however, their role needs to be redefined. Now is a key time to capture attention from new customers. Communicating reasons to trust and ensuring a “first-time-right” encounter is more important than ever.

BREATHING SPACE

Shopping Centres should provide more indoor-outdoor areas where customers can enjoy fresh air, active recreation, green space, outdoor seating, pet-friendly areas and events, representing an intersection of physical and online shopping. These spaces will become the new lures to enhance customer engagement and confidence in safety.

PUBLIC SPACE

Historically there has been a drive towards greater density in our retail and leisure developments – however we now need less intensive planning strategies that balance both commerce and critical health. With each project typology, we are investigating new technologies, circulation patterns, people densities and pinch points, to help reduce risk.

RETAIL SPACE EFFICIENCY

Businesses are strategically adjusting their operating space as they do not require as large a service area. Retailers, especially F&B, fashion, cosmetics and personal care, are shifting their focus heavily towards e-commerce.  The fastest adapters will downsize their store & seating areas to have bigger fulfilment centres and delivery/pick-up areas.

‘Retail reimagined: The new era for customer experience’, Periscopes for McKinsey, August 2020

FEELING SAFE

Consumers now care more about in-store safety and prefer offerings that are healthy & locally sourced. Providing safe environments is critical to alleviating customers’ anxietiesm supporting a return to in-person leisure & retail visits.

HANDS OFF

Our overall spatial designs will be affected by the use of touchless technologies being accelerated to reduce direct surface contact. Customers will be drawn to use contactless payment, automatic toilets, door sensors, automated parking, and digital menus; which will be heavily relied upon due to social distancing.

MATERIALITY

We are researching materials to protect from & resist virus spread. For example, the value & properties of historic materials such as copper/brass; as well as new materials & technologies such as self-cleaning and anti-bacterial coatings. The use of materiality that is solid and cleanable will increase, such as those from F&B venues.

RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

Retailers should reveal what would usually be hidden and make it part of the overall experience. Proving the best air quality conditions, with systems as a focal point, could mimic an installation. We are exploring active and passive environmental techniques that respond to climate/change, air density and composition. Intelligent Adaptive Facades, Prediction Modeling, and Responsive Air Quality Control are at the forefront of new leading-edge architecture.

‘Retail reimagined: The new era for customer experience’, Periscopes for McKinsey, August 2020