City centres have to adapt to stay attractive. Mixed-use properties as well as convertible retail concepts are two possible solutions. We will be presenting inspiring projects in a three-part series.

We have thousands of materials at our disposal in shop design. Given the plethora of options, how do we find one that’s just right? Interior architect Deborah Muff talks about a recent project to explain the process.

Covid completely upended the trade show industry. But not all the changes were negative, argue Janina Poesch and Sabine Marinescu, editors of «Trade Fair Design Annual». A conversation about rethinking and adapting.

Nobody wants their sparkling new shop interior to lose its lustre before its time. That’s why it is so important to think about future cleaning and upkeep in shop design. In this entry, interior architect Verena Zaugg explains the most important things to bear in mind.

Digitalisation is not only impacting sales channels: it’s also changing what people expect from their shopping experience. Which is why, slowly but surely, retailers are bringing together the real and digital worlds.

We are currently hard at work on a multifaceted project in the Al Nakheel Mall in Dammam. It involves, among other things, a shopfront that is almost ten metres tall. But its scale is not its only remarkable quality.

DOBAS helped breathe new life into Restaurant and Hotel Roessli after it was flooded in summer 2021. The interior design concept features earthy tones, golden details and floating eye-catchers.

Glass is a versatile material that can be used in a variety of ways in architecture and interior design. The decision about what sort of glass is suitable and how to use it in a given situation is based on the glass’s intended purpose.

Just before summer bid its farewell, the Dobas team took a two-day trip to the southernmost valley of the canton of the Grisons: Val Poschiavo. We returned with all the sensations still echoing in our mind.

To achieve our commitment to the highest precision, we use a 360-degree laser scanner for site measurements. Based on thousands of data points, we then create detailed plans.

Andreas Wilhelm took us on a journey into the fascinating world of scent. The renowned perfumer creates bespoke fragrance solutions for a wide range of businesses and needs.

For the design of a multi-brand boutique in Brno’s historic city centre, we drew inspiration from regional architecture. The iconic Villa Tugendhat, in particular, sparked our creativity.

The Covid pandemic affects our working lives in various ways. DOBAS project managers are particularly challenged when it comes to installation planning.

When it comes to international goods transport, most companies choose the sea route – and so does DOBAS. However, the waters have been and remain turbulent, as the shipping market faces numerous challenges.

In many of our projects, we use veneer. However, wood in the quality DOBAS requires is rare. Here, we explain how veneer is made and how we find suitable logs for our work.

The falcon in our meeting room has been making regular trips to other countries for almost a year now. After a year of online meetings during the Covid pandemic, it’s high time to introduce the creators of this bird: QueenKong.

Lighting evokes emotions, creates drama, and guides customers. Thoughtful lighting design is therefore essential when creating retail, hospitality, or exhibition spaces.

DOBAS employs Virtual Reality (VR) to visualise future retail spaces, among other applications. This technology offers various opportunities and can prove particularly valuable in brand acquisition.

Photorealistic renderings are now an integral part of every retail design project. With Virtual Reality (VR), the next generation of visualisation tools is on the horizon. DOBAS CEO Patrick Buchecker explains how VR works and the opportunities it presents.

In addition to creating its own designs, DOBAS also implements third-party retail concepts, managing everything from detailed planning to handover. For the specialist retailer Torres Joalheiros, DOBAS realised an impressive boutique on Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon’s luxury shopping boulevard.