NARS Glasgow
RKA had the exciting opportunity to bring NARS Cosmetics' first UK flagship store outside of London to life, right in the heart of Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. Spanning 100 sqm, the store features a sleek, modern design with crisp white walls, a dramatic black ceiling, and bold accents of the iconic NARS red, perfectly embodying the brand’s distinctive aesthetic.
Dawsons Local Soho
Our client, NME, sought to update their existing shopfront on the bustling Denmark Street in London.The design proposal retained the existing black colour to in keep with our client’s branding. A larger fascia sign with white vinyl was installed above the existing shopfront glazing to allow for better visibility to the shop inside. A smaller fascia sign was installed below the existing to enhance our clients brand identity on the street. Furthermore, additional glazing bars enhanced the existing character of the shopfront.
Lush Aberdeeen
Medius House is located on Wardour Street in Soho and is Grade II listed. The building was originally used as a warehouse for the printing and bookbinding department of Novello Music Publishers.
Savoy Centre
On behalf of Castleforge, RKA has carried out a feasibility study exploring the redevelopment potential of the Savoy Centre and its surrounding buildings in central Glasgow. The wider site includes Savoy House on Sauchiehall Street, Savoy Tower - home to Castleforge’s co-working brand ‘Clockwise’ - and Glasgow’s oldest nightclub, ‘The Savoy’.
St Andrews West Visitor Centre
A modular visitor centre concept using repurposed shipping containers, designed to include a café, marketing and exhibition space, and meeting rooms. The layout explores various configurations linked by lightweight glazed structures, with materials and branding inspired by St Andrews West. The proposal prioritises flexibility, minimal site impact through temporary foundations, and sustainability with an air source heat pump.
