Location: HONG KONG, China 1'000 sqm 2016
Client: Prada SPA
Type: Retail

Area-17 was the project manager for the renovation of Prada boutique in Canton Road, a Hong Kong major tourist hub complete with many upscale shops and landmarks.

After months of substantial works, which required a significant effort to adapt the new concept to the location, the two-storey space reopened on July 2016 with a brand-new look, featuring sophisticated yet strikingly expressive interiors. Interventions were divided into two steps to guarantee the boutique’s standard opening times and modes of operation at any time.

 

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