Callison Completes an Array of Projects in New York

April 15, 2010 - Despite a slowdown in the domestic market, international architecture and design firm Callison announces the completion of several retail and corporate workplace projects in New York.

“This economic downturn has severely impacted the retail sector,” said Callison’s Executive Vice President Paula Stafford. “Still, many of our clients continue to expand their portfolios because of appealing domestic real estate deals. They can find quality locations at great prices and plan long-term strategies for growth. Well-established brands continue to create compelling environments and are looking to the future to secure key locations when the economy rebounds.”

Retail

Tommy Hilfiger recently opened its global flagship, the company’s largest retail store to date, on 5th Avenue. Designed in partnership with Tommy Hilfiger’s creative team, the design blends a mix of modern and traditional elements to pay homage to the building’s original heritage. The interiors continue that theme combining elements of the historic Tommy Hilfiger brand with contemporary finishes.

Swarovski – known for its luxury, precision-cut crystal – partnered with Callison to adapt its brand and retail space for the unique SoHo environment. The new design and layout encourages customers to touch, hold and even design their own custom pieces. Brick and crystal intermix in the adaptive reuse of a historic SoHo building where the two-story space features a 2,500 sf café with full kitchen and a cascading, custom chandelier.

Other projects include:

• Lafayette 148 Showroom
• Façonnable Showroom; Callison also recently finished the design for a new retail space in San Francisco.
• Eastern Mountain Sports