Spatial Concept

     Clothing

Noun

- Items worn to cover the body.

- Synonyms: clothes, garments, articles of clothing/dress, attire, garb.

- "bring warm clothing and waterproofs"

     Androgynous

Adjective

- Partly male and partly female in appearance; of indeterminate sex.

- Having the physical characteristics of both sexes; hermaphrodite.

     Intertwine

Verb

- Gerund or present participle: intertwining

- Twist or twine together.

- "a net made of cotton intertwined with other natural fibres"

- Synonyms: entwine, interweave, interlace, interthread, interwind, intertwist, twist, coil, twirl, ravel, lace, braid, plait, knit.

- Connect or link (two or more things) closely.

- "as with most traditions, fact and fiction have become inextricably intertwined"

     Constructing the brief

My intention for this assignment is to produce a retail store for androgynous clothing. Fashion is in a constant state of flux, ever-changing and repetitive. Clothing stores specifically designed to sell androgynous wear are uncommon; there is often a separation or categorisation between womenswear and menswear. A non gender specific clothing line is an innovative notion which thereby allows for a wider demographic. From these ideas, I extracted and explored the reoccurring theme of intertwining - the intertwining of fabrics, materials and genders. I want to create a space which reflects this style and also the industrial appearance of Tory Street. The spatial concept will encourage me to design a feature or installation piece that is aesthetically pleasing and functional. I will use this structure as well as lighting to present the customers with a new experience and evoke an emotional response from the observer.

Things to consider:
- Spatial concept (intertwining)
- Interactivity/ engagement
- Lighting
- Existing condition of site
- Sustainability, recycle
- Navigation, planning
- How the store addresses the customer from the exterior
- Service
- Range (limited or well selected)
- Permanent versus temporary
- Acoustic quality
- History (industrial, construction)

Clothing retail store checklist:
- Stairs (easy accessibility)
- Entrance
- Product, shelving units
- Counter
- Staff space
- Bathroom, WC
- Storage
- Changing rooms