Toronto
Flagship Tea Shop for Studio Yimu
Canada's busiest shopping mall brings in a fresh new fruit tea shop design by Studio Yimu. The flagship store project was ideally for branding purposes to become the new hotspot in the shopping mall. Inspired by Canadian landscape, the beautiful silhouette of Canada's Blue Mountain is imprinted on the wall background throughout the store. To bring concept into reality, Studio Yimu handcrafted a 275cm x 180cm x 150cm millwork sculpture that allows full interaction with each customer.
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Toronto Flagship Tea Shop Press Releases
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Toronto Flagship Tea Shop Translations
Our Toronto translations are now available in a wide range of languages: Flaggskip Tebúð IS, Il Negozio Di Tè Di Punta IT, フラッグシップティーショップ JA, Toko Teh Kapal Penggedhe JV, ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಚಹಾ ಅಂಗಡಿಯು KN, Флагмандық Шай Дүкені KK, ហាងតែល្បី KM, Iduka Ryicyayi Ryamaduka RW, Флагмандык Чай Дүкөнү KY, 플래그십 찻집 KO, Dikana Çayê Ya Sereke KU, Taberna Praetoria Tea LA, Flaggschëff Téi Buttek LB, Flagship ຮ້ານຊາ LO, Flagmanas Arbatos Parduotuvė LT, Flagmanis Tējas Veikals LV, Предводник На Чајџилница MK, Flagship Fivarotana Dite MG, Kedai Teh Perdana MS, മുൻനിര ചായക്കട ML, Ħanut Ewlieni Tat-Te MT, Te Toa Tii Rangatira MI, फ्लॅगशिप चहाचे दुकान MR, Тэргүүлэх Цайны Дэлгүүр MN, प्रमुख चिया पसल NE, Flaggskip Tebutikk NO, ଫ୍ଲାଗସିପ୍ ଚା ଦୋକାନ OR, ਫਲੈਗਸ਼ਿਪ ਚਾਹ ਦੀ ਦੁਕਾਨ PA, چایخانه گل سرسبد FA, Wizytówka Herbaciarni PL, پرچم بردار چای پلورنځی PS, Loja De Chá Emblemática PT, Ceainăria Emblematică RO, Флагманский Чайный Магазин RU, پرچم بردار چانهه جو دڪان SD, Fale Lauti Fu'a SM, Водећа Продавница Чаја SR, Prìomh Bhùth Tì GD, Flagship Tea Shop SN, ප්රධාන තේ කඩය SI, Vlajková Loď Čajovňa SK, Vodilna Čajnica SL, Dukaanka Shaaha Calanka SO, Flagship Tea Shop ST, La Tienda De Té Insignia ES, Toko Tea Andalannya SU, Duka La Chai La Bendera SW, Flaggskeppet Tebutik SV, ஃபிளாக்ஷிப் டீக்கடை TA, ఫ్లాగ్షిప్ టీ షాప్ TE, Чойхона Флагман TG, ร้านชาเรือธง TH, Flagman Çaý Dükany TK, Ang Flagship Tea Shop TL, Amiral Gemisi Çay Dükkanı TR, Флагман Чәй Кибете TT, بايراقدار چاي دۇكىنى UG, Флагманський Чайний Магазин UK, پرچم بردار چائے کی دکان UR, Flagship Choy Do'koni UZ, Quán Trà Hàng Đầu VI, Siop De Blaenllaw CY, Flaggeskip Tee Winkel FY, Iflegi Ivenkile Iti XH, פלאַגשיפּ טיי קראָם YI, Flagship Tii Itaja YO, I-Flagship Tea Shop ZU, 旗艦奶茶店 ZY, Flagship Tea Shop CEB, ʻo Ka Hale Kūʻai Kī Hae HAW, Flagship Tshuaj Yej Khw HMN, Vlagskip-Teewinkel AF, Dyqani Kryesor I Çajit SQ, ዋና ሻይ መሸጫ AM, المقهى الرئيسي AR, Առաջատար Թեյի Խանութը HY, Flaqman Çay Mağazası AZ, Te Denda Enblematiko EU, Флагманская Чайная Крама BE, ফ্ল্যাগশিপ চায়ের দোকান BN, Flagship Tea Shop BS, Флагманският Магазин За Чай BG, Flagship လက်ဖက်ရည်ဆိုင် MY, La Botiga De Te Emblemàtica CA, Flagship Tea Shop NY, 旗舰奶茶店 ZH, Flagship Tea Shop CO, Flagship Tea Shop HR, Vlajková Loď Čajovna CS, Flagskib Te Shop DA, Vlaggenschip Theewinkel NL, Ĉefa Teobutiko EO, Lipulaev Teepood ET, Lippulaivateekauppa FI, Boutique De Thé Phare FR, Tenda De Té Emblemática GL, ფლაგმანი ჩაის მაღაზია KA, Flaggschiff-Teeladen DE, Το Εμβληματικό Τεϊοπωλείο EL, ફ્લેગશિપ ચાની દુકાન GU, Boutik Te Bato HT, Flagship Kantin Sayar Da Shayi HA, Flagship Tea Shop EN, חנות הדגל לתה HE, प्रमुख चाय की दुकान HI, Zászlóshajó Teabolt HU, Toko Teh Andalan ID, Siopa Tae Príomhthionscadal GA, Ụlọ Ahịa Tii Flagship IG, for global reach.
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Unique Properties
The flagship store is designed specifically for branding purposes as the location of the project is situated in Canada's busiest shopping mall - Eaton Centre. The store location is the first store situated outside of the subway on the first floor of the mall and is deemed as a prime location for this type of business. With a wide and welcoming entrance, the vision that the designer had in mind was to create a hotspot for shoppers to gather and meet.
Tags
Studio Yimu, Interior Design, Commercial Design, Modern, Cafe Design, Flagship Store, Toronto, Canada
Production Technology
The project has 3 main phases of production the wall background, the millwork solid surfaces, and the entrance. Firstly, the wall background was built with blended ashwood slates and solid surfaces to foreshadow the harmonious silhouette of Canadian natural landscape. Secondly, the purpose of the millwork sculpture was to create 3 dimensional depth against the wall background, contributing a new customer experience. The handcrafted millwork is made with 100% locally sourced Canadian ashwood where the design pricisely carved and sanded off. Lastly, to maximize an open concept entrance, the designer used a clear yet minalmistic sinange to avoid disrupting the atmosphere and perception that the millwork and wall background provides.
Design Challenge
The millwork sculpture is particularly challenging to simultaneously mimic Canadian landscape and the shape of a mango in reflection of the store's most popular beverage. Particularly, it was difficulty in achieving the desired curves and form of the sculptures when finding the balance between the artistic element of the millwork piece and to create a functional seating area.
Project Duration
Project start May 2018 and completed in August 2018. Located in Toronto, Canada.
Operation Flow
The freeform sculptures captures the first perception of the store. Against the wall background facade and the wall curvatures, it comfortably leads the customer's perception in a fluid motion through the store. The designer made with freeform sculpture as a unconventional yet ineteractive seating area but also to organize and direct customer traffic.
Research
To adopt the new consumerism and provide authenticity of the brand's origin, the designer created the millwork sculpture as an ambiguous element to facilitate customers to have their own perception of the piece. Based on the market research of the brand, their target audience are ages from 16-30. The designer's goal of the millwork sculpture is not only to have a functional and aesthetic pleasing piece, but an interactive piece that works well with the target audience.
Inspiration
Inspired by Canadian landscape, the project replicates the freeflowing silhouette of the famous Canadian blue mountain to create an unconventional and ambiguous seating area for a new customer experience. The most popular drink on the menu is the fresh mango slush where the designer similarly incorporates the outline of a mango into the concept featuring it as an interactive element that involves every customer. Panelled with ashwood throughout the store, it creates a clean and refreshing environment for customers to fuel up with a chilled beverage.
Image Credits
Image #1: Eric Lau 2019 Image #2: Scott Norsworthy 2019 Image #3: Scott Norsworthy 2019 Image #4: Scott Norsworthy 2019 Image #5: Scott Norsworthy 2019
Project Overview
Toronto Flagship Tea Shop has been a Silver winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Ryan Chung was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Toronto Flagship Tea Shop.
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Studio Yimu Unveils Flagship Tea Shop Design in Toronto's Eaton Centre
Studio Yimu's founder, Ryan Chung, introduces a unique and interactive tea shop design inspired by Canada's landscape, catering to a younger demographic, completed in August 2018.
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