Montigo Experience Store Designatio Tabernaria by Chong Hean Teo

Montigo Experience Store Designatio Tabernaria by Chong Hean Teo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

FerrumInterior· 2025

Montigo Experience Store Designatio Tabernaria

by Chong Hean Teo

Client: Montigo

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Montigo Experience Store Designatio Tabernaria

Montigo's Hydration Haven mercaturam environmenti consciam per tabernam curvilineam immersivamque apud Ion Orchard Singapurense transformat. Circa parietem digitalem dynamicum curvatum centrata, designatio chartas ephemeras cum contento digitali adaptabili substituit, vastationes materiales et vestigia carbonica valde minuens. Stationes caelaturae laseri interactivae et mundus colorum vibrantium mirabilis emptores invitant ut ampullas thermales personales conficiant. Illecebram kineticam cum accommodatione personali coniungit.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Montigo Experience Store Designatio Tabernaria victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Montigo Experience Store Designatio Tabernaria creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Montigo Experience Store Designatio Tabernaria ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Montigo’s Hydration Haven redefines eco-conscious retail through a curvilinear, immersive store at Singapore’s ION Orchard. Centered on a dynamic curved videowall the design replaces disposable posters with adaptive digital content, slashing material waste and carbon footprints. Interactive laser-engraving stations and a vibrant “color wonderland” invite customers to craft personalized thermal bottles. Merges kinetic allure with customization.
Dimensions & Packaging: 6872mm x 6172mm x 4050mm
approximately 452sqft
Tags: Sustainable Retail Tech, Customization, Curvilinear Architecture, Eco-Conscious Design, Brand Immersion,Montigo
Production Technology: the overview design was first draft in freehand , then transfer into AutoCAD to get it's proper layout. and ultimately build and render the 3D models with sketchup & vray.
Design Challenge: Designing for a compact, transit-adjacent space demanded strategic use of technology and form. The curved video wall addressed spatial constraints by optimizing vertical visibility, ensuring the store stood out amid visual clutter while serving as a sustainable alternative to disposable signage. Durable, locally sourced materials were prioritized to withstand high foot traffic, aligning with circular design principles.
Research: The primary intent was to create a dynamic, interactive environment that mirrors Montigo’s ethos of individuality, vibrancy, and environmental stewardship.
Key goals included:
Elevating the in-store customization journey through tactile and digital touchpoints.
-Capturing attention from fast-moving commuters.
-Reinforcing brand identity through spatial aesthetics.
-Minimizing environmental impact.

The result is a retail environment transcending transactional space, offering a multisensory journey where customers “drink their way” through color, light, and personalization.
Inspiration: The store’s architectural language draws direct inspiration from Montigo’s thermal bottle silhouette, translating its ergonomic curvature into a full-scale spatial experience. The undulating facade and interior layout echo the bottle’s fluid form, creating a tangible connection between product and environment.

The curved video wall emerged as a kinetic reinterpretation of Montigo’s customizable ethos.
Project Duration: The design process started in June 2024. Videowall was fabricated in Shenzhen. Renovation started in September 2024 and completed in October 2024 in ION Orchard Singapore.
Operation Flow: The result is a retail environment transcending transactional space, offering a multisensory journey where customers “drink their way” through color, light, and personalization. By merging digital allure with tactile engagement and sustainable practices, Montigo’s store has become a landmark of experiential retail - driving footfall, dwell time, and emotional connection to the brand while setting a benchmark for eco-conscious retail design.
Patents: All Copyrights reserved by Chong Hean Teo
Trademark by RPG Commerce Sdn Bhd
Team Members: Teo Chong Hean(Mason)
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Ching, Shop Front,2024.
Image #2: Photographer Ching, Product Wall,2024.
Image #3: Photographer Ching, Display Counter,2024.
Image #4: Photographer Ching, Laser Engraving Counter/Cashier,2024.
Image #5: Photographer Ching, Videowall display,2024.