Design Solutions - Fall 2008 - (Page 26) M. Penner Retail Store ▲ The upscale men’s cloThing sTore has a light, contemporary look due to the layout and the white-washed Red Oak custom fixtures. Fixed hanging is placed around the perimeter walls and the center features custom designed fixtures. “By keeping the organization flexible, the fixtures can be moved around to ‘remake’ the store as seasonal and fashion needs suggest,” says Evans. The fixed objects in the space, other than the cash and wrap, are primarily limited to the ceilings, where “ceiling Project: Project Owner: Woodworker: architect: General Contractor: Photographer: clouds,” or lighting coves, allow grouping of fixtures to form collections. “Our relationship with Imperial Mill & Fixtures has been ongoing for the last 15 years,” continues Evans, “and it has been wonderful and rewarding for both of us. We rely on them to help us execute complex woodwork packages for clients all over the country. Being a family business, M. Penner Retail Store Murray Penner Imperial Mill & Fixtures, Inc. WKMC Architects, Inc. AM Reit Construction Company Jud Haggard they are especially attuned to working with clients like M. Penner – small businesses for whom building a store is a major step.” Due to the sophisticated and often subtle nature of the clothing and fabrics sold at M. Penner, the new store serves as an elegant, yet inviting, backdrop for the merchandise. Houston, TX Houston, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Houston, TX Bellaire, TX 26 DESIGN SOLUTIONS I Fall 2008
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