Montigo Experience Store Hoahoa Toa by Chong Hean Teo

Montigo Experience Store Hoahoa Toa by Chong Hean Teo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

RinoRoto Whare· 2025

Montigo Experience Store Hoahoa Toa

by Chong Hean Teo

Client: Montigo

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Roto Whare Category

15,528

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #170408

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Montigo Experience Store Hoahoa Toa

Ka whakahōu a Montigo's Hydration Haven i te hokohoko tiaki taiao mā te toa rumaki, pīwari kei Ion Orchard, Hīnapoa. I runga i te pakitara ataata pīwari hihiri, ka whakakapi te hoahoa i ngā pānui memeha ki te ihirangi matihiko urutau, ā, ka whakaheke nui i te moumou rauemi me ngā tapuwae waro. Ka pōwhiri ngā tūnga whakairo reiha taunekeneke me te whenua mīharo tae korakora i ngā kaihoko ki te hanga pātara pupuri-wera whaiaro. Ka hono te ātaahua neke ki te whakaahuatanga.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Montigo Experience Store Hoahoa Toa te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Montigo Experience Store Hoahoa Toa he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Montigo Experience Store Hoahoa Toa mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

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.