• One to Watch – Matter Architecture

    29 March 2018

    One to Watch is Matter Architecture, founded by Architects Roland Karthaus and Jonathan McDowell in 2016 to bring together their individual wealth of experiences in and knowledge of the built environment

  • Focus: Lighting

    28 March 2018

    In-store lighting design has to be cleverer and even more flexible with store interiors changing constantly

  • Focus: Biophilia

    27 March 2018

    After establishing itself in the office and hospitality, biophilia looks set to putting down roots in retail environments

  • Focus: Technology

    23 March 2018

    With online shopping increasing its influence on the retail market, physical stores are fighting back with the latest weapons

  • Focus: Department Stores

    22 March 2018

    Department stores are being reinvented for the 21st century with an emphasis on stunning design and flexibility

  • Client File - Sarah Mann

    21 March 2018

    Sarah Mann, director of the British Council’s architecture design fashion team tells FX what she looks for when selecting practices for commissions.

  • Brief Encounters

    20 March 2018

    Veronica Simpson wonders what it would take to get a big city like London on its bike. She looks at a design scheme for cycling to be introduced in Waltham Forest

  • Talking Points - Simon Erridge of Bennetts Associates

    15 March 2018

    Simon Erridge of Bennetts Associates looks at the potential benefits of cultural investment, and uses Chester’s new Storyhouse development by the practice as an example.

  • Design Seminar: The new showcases of experience

    14 March 2018

    What impact will emerging technologies have on how we shop? How will virtual reality, augmented reality and the increased interest in wellness and sustainability impact on retail design? And what design strategies can help traditional retailers survive? Our retail design experts got stuck into the big issues at the latest in FX’s series of design seminars.

  • Checkland Kindleysides/Studio AE

    13 March 2018

    This new store for American Eagle in Manhattan has features to appeal to young customers – including free laundry facilities for nearby New York University students