Diageo Travel Retail Innenarchitektur für den Einzelhandel by L'Atelier Five Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Bronze in Innenraumdesign Competition Category.
BronzeInnenraum· 2025
Diageo Travel Retail Innenarchitektur für den Einzelhandel
Client: L'Atelier Five Ltd
A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Innenraum Category
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The Design
About Diageo Travel Retail Innenarchitektur für den Einzelhandel
Diageo Travel Retail ist ein Shop-in-Shop-Interieur, das für das Luxusterminal des Incheon International Airport in Seoul gestaltet wurde. Der Store umfasst 40,12 Quadratmeter und weist 2,7 Meter hohe Wände auf. Skulpturale Wände aus thermogeformtem Corian schwingen sanft durch den Raum und folgen der Idee von Flüssigkeit, die Stein formt. Perforiertes Metall, maßgefertigte Displayelemente und individuell entworfene Möbel vervollständigen das Interieur. Der geschwungene Grundriss führt die Besucher entlang eines Rundgangs, der mehrere Whiskey-Marken in einer ruhigen und einheitlichen Umgebung präsentiert.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Bronze
Diageo Travel Retail Innenarchitektur für den Einzelhandel ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Diageo Travel Retail Innenarchitektur für den Einzelhandel wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Diageo Travel Retail Innenarchitektur für den Einzelhandel befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Diageo, the global leader in premium alcoholic beverages, proudly opens its latest Flagship Shop In Shop at the prestigious Luxury Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport, Seoul. This exclusive store offers travellers an immersive journey into the world of luxury, housing an impressive collection of Diageo’s finest brands in a space designed to elevate the retail experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 40.12 meter square
2.7M tall walls - Tags
- Luxury, Liquid, Whiskey, Fluid, Natural, Travel Retail, Diageo, Shop in Shop
- Production Technology
- Corian Thermoforming
Carpentry skilled
Wielding perforated metal
Bespoke glorifiers and furniture pieces - Design Challenge
- While using innovative materials like thermoformed Corian to achieve seamless, organic curves. Realizing this ambitious design within a tight deadline presented significant challenges, as the space was conceived as a permanent fixture that needed to accommodate multiple brands while maintaining a cohesive, luxurious feel.
Thermoforming Corian was particularly complex, requiring precise heating and shaping to achieve smooth, flowing forms without compromising durability or finish. Despite these technical hurdles, the design team ensured the material reflected the elegance and refinement of the whiskey-making process.
The store’s vision also had to balance tradition with inclusivity. While South Korea’s whiskey market has historically been dominated by older men, the space was designed to attract a broader audience. By combining timeless craftsmanship with modern luxury, the store offers an immersive experience that resonates with both seasoned enthusiasts and new consumers. It successfully unifies multiple brands under one cohesive, high-end environment, setting a new standard for whiskey retail. - Research
- The design of Diageo’s flagship store at Incheon Airport is deeply inspired by the materials, processes, and traditions of whiskey making. Drawing from the iconic craftsmanship of Scottish distilleries, the concept reflects the beauty of copper stills, the flowing nature of liquid, and the rich heritage behind whiskey production. Copper’s warmth and natural patina were central to the inspiration, symbolizing both tradition and timeless elegance.
The organic, curved shapes of the space are influenced by the fluidity of whiskey itself, it's smooth movement and the way it interacts with glass and stone. This idea of liquid shaping stone became a key metaphor, leading to the exploration of materials that could replicate the visual and tactile qualities of something softened and sculpted by liquid over time.
Additionally, the design reflects the luxurious essence of Diageo’s portfolio by emphasizing sensory richness. The interplay of light and shadow, inspired by the way whiskey catches and refracts light, became a core conceptual driver. The vision was to evoke the feeling of immersion within a premium whiskey making process, creating a connection between the materials and the heritage of the craft. Every choice, from the curved forms to the material finishes, aimed to mirror the elegance, refinement, and depth of the whiskey experience itself. - Inspiration
- Seamlessly blending contemporary design with digital interactivity, the Diageo Flagship Shop In Shop offers a sophisticated yet relaxing shopping environment. Sleek textures, refined finishes, and organic curvature dominate the design language, setting the tone for an indulgent exploration of the brand’s portfolio.
- Project Duration
- 4 months from start to finish.
London design 1 month
Dubai for researching production 1 month
South Korea for build in April 2024 2 months - Operation Flow
- As you enter, the design naturally guides you on a journey, where every curve and surface feels intentional and welcoming. The flow of the space is inspired by the movement of water, creating a sense of calmness as you explore. The sculptural walls, crafted from seamless Corian, curve gently around the space, drawing you in with their organic shapes. It’s like walking through a living sculpture, each turn offers a new perspective, revealing products in an ever-evolving way, much like the way light plays across the surface of water.
- Patents
- Diageo Scotland Ltd
- Team Members
- L’Atelier Five Ltd. and Diageo Scotland Ltd.
- Image Credits
- L’Atelier Five Ltd. and Diageo Scotland Ltd.
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