Luculus pop-up store

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Creative and innovative solutions
This project has a specific location and character, so we aimed to maintain creativity at the highest possible level within the given possibilities. We can define this structure as a cube covered with glass on all sides. Since the lifespan of the pop-up store is limited by legal regulations to a certain timeframe, its most prominent innovative feature is its ease of assembly and disassembly.

Functionality of space
The fact that all sides are made of glass allows customers to see the interior while also representing the concept of 'open production and sales.' The main element of the front part of the pop-up store is an ice cream display case, placed under an open static arch. The opening and closing of the pop-up store are facilitated by sliding glass doors located at the front of the glass arch. The side entry is designated for staff access and restocking, ensuring that neither sellers nor customers are obstructed during goods transport.

Environmental impact – sustainability
In the construction of the pop-up store, no nails, screws, or any other applications that could harm the building or the ground were used. To preserve the old town's silhouette and visually adapt to the neighboring historic buildings, Renaissance lines from the 14th century were engraved on the glass using a sandblasting technique, creating the impression of an exterior façade. Because the tiles is easy demountable, any technical issues that may arise in the water, electricity, gas, or sewage infrastructure can be easily resolved.

Brief from the investor
The investor's intention was to create a covered terrace in front of the existing shop, similar to neighboring establishments.

Specific requirements from the investor
The mentioned terrace was not intended for customers to enter and sit. Since the investor specified that the ice cream sales would be in a 'take-away' format, we designed this 'terrace' as a pop-up store. The most significant constraints were that the structure must be demountable, sturdy enough to bear over 1 ton, and materials like drywall or panels were prohibited.

Materials used, unique features and technologies
In the demountable structure, we used metal components, glass, and cotton materials. The pop-up store is located opposite the national theater, and inspired by this building, we used a 2.65-meter-tall giraffe sculpture holding a chandelier in its mouth to create a theatrical atmosphere. We utilized technology in the interior lighting. With smart lighting, it is possible to set when and what temperature of light and how many lumens will shine in the interior at different times of the day, all controlled via a mobile application. The main goal of using this technology was to achieve a dynamic and lively impression in the interior of the structure depending on the different times of the day.