architecture commercial justin solon of fine jewelry
Palm Springs, California - 1976
THE PROJECT
To prepare studies for the interior design of a long narrow commercial space to display and sell fine jewelry.
To produce representative renderings of the space.
THE SITE
A deep narrow one-story commercial building on a busy thoroughfare.
THE CLIENT
Brenda Searson-Smith
Palm Springs, California
unless noted otherwise all images copyright d. holmes chamberlin jr architect llc
renderings by d holmes chamberlin jr, architect.
The Concept
To increase the sense of space in a narrow envelope through the creative use of strategically placed mirrors.
Individual "private" display tables along one side are balanced by deep shadowbox jewelry displays on the opposite wall.
The overall ambiance was based on a minimalistic Japanese-influenced theme of clean lines and sensuous textures
designed to leave the fine jewelry as the main focus.
interior concepts
North Elevation, Interior, Justin Solon of Fine Jewelry, Palm Springs, California, 1976.
The light areas are mirrored walls framed and contrasted by dark vertical wood paneling which support individual flat jewelry display cases
that serve as private viewing stations.
South Elevation, Interior, Justin Solon of Fine Jewelry, Palm Springs, California, 1976.
Once again, the light areas are mirrored walls framed by dark wood paneling.
Mondrian-like glass-fronted dark wood cabinets provide display areas for special jewelry selections.
At the back of the store is a simple and elegant wooden desk for management to work and provide additional private talks with customers.
Simple oriental art pieces, such as the vase here, and hanging green plants provide an essence of elegance and peacefulness.
West & East Elevations, Interior, Justin Solon of Fine Jewelry, Palm Springs, California, 1976.
The street-side facade features hanging dark wood display cases that allow generous views through to the main gallery.
At the back, is the management desk offset by a simple art wall and low shelf with a bonsai tree.
early interior concepts
North Elevation, Interior, early concept sketch, Justin Solon of Fine Jewelry, Palm Springs, California, 1976.
South Elevation, Interior, early concept sketch, Justin Solon of Fine Jewelry, Palm Springs, California, 1976.
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