Doc’s Barbershop in Chengdu Opens Doors
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Doc’s Barbershop has opened in Chengdu, a stunning retail space that also features a cocktail bar.
The store was designed by Shanghai-based H Creates Design, headed by New Zealander Hannah Churchill.
The Chengdu Taikoo Li mall venue delivers a bold, modern look with elegant accents, including a large curved plush velvet banquette and logo-etched copper wall.
Churchill describes the design as “vintage but with clever pops of texture and colour” to give a modern and fresh look.
“In a busy retail mall, the store aims to provide a place of refuge where a discerning patron relaxes, with a beverage in hand or having their grooming needs met.”
The entrance is centred around a high-end cocktail bar with vintage mirror and classic detailing. The seating area to the right uses leather and velvet to create a touch of elegance is flanked on one side by a cooper-panelled wall. The eight barber’s stations have been designed for comfort of the staff as well as providing a high-end luxury experience for the clientele.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which firm was responsible for the design of Doc's Barbershop?
Which firm was responsible for the design of Doc's Barbershop?
The barbershop was designed by Shanghai-based H Creates Design. This firm is headed by New Zealander Hannah Churchill.
Q.What kind of experience is Doc's Barbershop aiming to provide for its customers?
What kind of experience is Doc's Barbershop aiming to provide for its customers?
The store aims to be a place of refuge where discerning patrons can relax. They can enjoy a beverage or have their grooming needs met.
Q.What distinctive features does the design incorporate to achieve its aesthetic?
What distinctive features does the design incorporate to achieve its aesthetic?
The design includes a large curved plush velvet banquette and a logo-etched copper wall. The entrance also features a high-end cocktail bar with vintage mirror detailing.