The Architecture of Retail: Hand-Sketching a Modern Shop Concept

The Architecture of Retail: Hand-Sketching a Modern Shop Concept

11.5K views · 2026-03-26 Space & Architecture
We iterate through layers of trace paper to reconcile high-volume retail flow with whimsical, luxury aesthetics for Hudsonville Ice Cream's HQ shop. By hand-sketching poché walls and ergonomic service counters, we demonstrate how bespoke architectural details elevate a commercial shop into a welcoming space, balancing structural precision with the inviting warmth of custom residential design.

This video comes from our archives when we first began filming content, and so there are some differences in our usual approach. We thought the material was strong enough that it was worth sharing anyways!

0:00 Project Overview
0:38 Floor plan Design
6:43 Second Draft (Perspective Drawing)

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