Exterior (in-line)
Papyrus Toronto
Architect: Jencen Architecture,
Cleveland, Ohio
Papyrus rises to new heights with an elegant
storefront of assorted layers, bold and soft alike,
at its store in Yorkdale Shopping Center, Toronto.
White-stained wood veneer is contrasted with a
high-gloss, dark brown wood accent band for a
chic, modern look. An illuminated mural reflects
the brand’s DNA while lending a floating sensen-
tation to the tall façade.
PHOTO: Envision Digital Photography, Toronto
Exterior (freestanding)
El Villahermosa, Mexico de Hierro
Palacio Architect: Sordo Madaleno, Mexico City
PHOTO: Adrian Wilson
With a façade that recalls a dramatic and massive
sculptural object, the El Palacio De Hierro flagship makes
a dominant brand statement that can be seen from a dis-
tance. The ambitious structural design utilizes a custom
steel frame, and is edge-lit with LEDS for color.
Exterior (freestanding)
Lord N.Y. & Taylor
Yonkers, PHOTO: Magda Biernat, New York City
Architect: Giorgio Borruso Design,
Marina Del Rey, Calif.
An innovative “free-form” glass technology fluidly
shapes and patterns the façade of Lord & Taylor’s
store in Westchester’s Ridge Hill, Yonkers, N.Y. The
façade forms a strong visual contrast to the sur-
rounding elements of the development.
60 chainstoreage.com
february/march 2013