CAYA
Vancouver, BC
Retail Showcase Builders
CAYA: A NEW KIND OF STORE ASKS A WAITING MARKET TO “COME AS YOU ARE”: It’s not every day a major corporation is also recognised as a truly progressive social force. In the heart of downtown Vancouver’s Davie Street district, Telus has opened a stunning retail tech showcase, aimed squarely at the local LGBT community. A marriage between Telus and Black’s Photography, the store is the first of its kind in Canada and possibly the world, creating groundbreaking new ways to market cutting-edge digital products. To design such an undertaking – at once a store, a statement and an experience – Telus called Waddell and Conder, who naturally brought the build to the masters of things-not-tried-before: 3DS.
We didn’t let them down. Overall response has been, well, we have to say it: Fabulous. This impressive, elegant space is drawing nonstop raves for its all-designer decor, 20-foot ceilings, rich, sumptuous lighting, spectacular storewide graphics and electrifying user experience. And Telus walks its talk: the store is fully convertible, for fundraisers and other community functions. All display cases are on rollers, transforming the store into the area’s most stylish event space.
This amazing design/build package was delivered in record time of only 4 weeks. The store’s stunning success has been quickly followed with a second location, in Vancouver’s Gastown. After that, Telus will be rolling out the concept across the country.
Themed Interior Fabrication
3DS is an experienced designer and fabricator of effective, strategic retail spaces and themed interiors. With hundreds of successful projects across North America, we’ve developed a deep understanding of retail science and sales strategy – how to use space to maximize revenue per square foot; how to direct foot traffic and drive sales; how to amplify your visibility in a given environment – considerations like these are essentials of responsible retail space design and fabrication. 3DS draws on the essentials and many more, to provide a professional approach to help realize your business goals. We place a high value on a collaborative relationship with our clients. Understanding what you want to accomplish allows us to do a better job of creating spaces that can actually accomplish it.
About 3DS
We create custom exhibit spaces, display showcases, real estate sales centers, retail & restaurant spaces and sculptural installations. Over our Thirty-year history, we’ve honed the craft of creating effective environments. We’re experienced and comfortable taking design ideas from initial concept through to final installation.
3DS has worked hand-in-hand with some of the retail industry’s leading specialists. We’ve created four-way displays, eye-popping cash desks, stores-within-stores and award-winning signage. We’d love to talk to you about your project.