Tea Too Shop

Location

Shop 292/585 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

Year

2021

Client Brief

Tea Too

Requirements:

Sense of a journey throughout the space
Based on a colour scheme or theme
Utilise ceiling to create interest
Focus on sustainable materials
Accent lighting to highlight the products
Fun and enjoyable space for customers

Project Description

T2 or Tea Too (est. 1996) encourages everyone to find something suited to them. The five things that are the essence of the brand are quality, sustainability, community, their colours (orange and black) and customer base. They are refurbishing their store in Westfield Penrith which serves as a shopping centre.

The client wanted a space that transforms the retail experience into something new and fun utilising environmentally safe materials.

The vision for the space is to create an enjoyable retail experience that sparks a journey through not only the space but also the products the client has to offer. The materials have minimal contrast with dark undertones, encouraging customers to explore the space. The mirrored walls and synthetic grass on the ceiling are inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the theme throughout the space, and is a play on bringing the outside inside. The joinery also features Japanese burnt timber or Shou Sugi Ban imprinted with a lace pattern. The identity of the new store is defined by the hats that hang above the window display and POS, drawing heavy inspiration from the theme. This design is unique, interesting and draws the eye into the journey of the store and T2 products.

Skills Used: 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Hand Drawing

SITE PLAN

Penrith is situated on the banks of the Nepean River in Greater Western Sydney, centred between The Blue Mountains and Sydney centre. It is growing in population and developments both commercial and residential.