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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