Pop-up Shops, Hampshire

A colourful fit out of empty shops to help regenerate a city centre.

Our client had obtained funding to regenerate a run of shops in a prominent city centre location on a very tight budget, using an unskilled construction team.

We developed the initial idea of temporary 'pop-up shops' in the location for anyone to use for short periods of time. Despite the small budget we have managed to incorporate some interesting features. The shop interiors are lined with a panel system that incorporates shelving and picture hanging systems. The exterior signs feature laser cut lettering on a track system inspired by 1950's cinema signage. The letters can be removed and reconfigured to spell the name of the business inhabiting the shop for that period.

The space created by this project presents an opportunity for artists, retail, cultural and community groups who cannot find or afford traditional commercial space in the City. The three shops are available on short-term lets. As a further project we have been involved in the refurbishment of a further five-shops on the same terrace.

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+44 (0) 23 92 87 74 19

ADDRESS

17 Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2NT, UK

NEW BUSINESS CONTACT

Carl Leroy-Smith

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