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Okio, an eyewear store in Guatemala City, takes its merchandise as inspiration and makes clear its function to the street traffic nearby. A pair of large circular openings with oxidized iron frames act as architecturally-integrated signage, while also bringing in natural light and inviting passersby to window shop.

Conceived as a modern chapel, the central room, anchored by an altar-like display island, opens up to small votive niches which offer a more intimate experience with the shop’s jewelry.

Saúl Canopy Café is composed of light steel structure that supports nearly one thousand pounds of naturally dyed yarn. Surrounded by greenery, the design recalls a typical garden pergola reimagined in a way that celebrates local expertise and tradition.

Designed for a locally owned-and-operated women’s clothing retailer in Escazú, the studio studio defines a complex composition of volumes with a warm, sorbet palette. The resulting building presents as a cohesive and playful stacking of boxes.