Holt Renfrew Flagship
Toronto
burdifilek

Elegance and individuality mark this sophisticated design

© Ben Rahn

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burdifilek worked closely with their client to redesign the ground floor of their flagship store in Toronto. Before commencing design work, burdifilek studied Holt Renfrew’s brand, their reputation as a leader in high-end Canadian retailing, and their customer profiles. "Understanding a client’s brand is not only important, it’s paramount. We needed to create an atmosphere that was an extension of Holt Renfrew’s personality and prestige, [an environment] that embodied the essence of their iconic and design-driven history," said the architects.

The design language sets a precedent of individuality, beauty, and luxury. The interior architecture compartmentalizes specific departments while creating exciting site lines and encouraging exploration throughout the store. At the heart of the design are custom finishes. In the men’s departments, for example, clothing collections are shown against sculptural imbuya wood and Lucite and stone display tables. The fitting area is rendered entirely out of macassar wood and has a fireplace. By embracing exotic woods, a sensitive color palette, and completely custom artwork and finishes, burdifilek has created a unique sensory experience that is distinctly Holt Renfrew’s.

Formal name of Project:
Holt Renfrew Flagship

Location:
Toronto

Gross square footage:
26,582 sq. ft.

Owner:
Wittington Group

Architect / Interior Designer:
burdifilek
183 Bathurst St. , Suite 300
Toronto, Ont. M5T 2R7
P:416.703.4334
F:416.703.8383

Diego Burdi, Creative Partner& Paul Filek, Managing Partner