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The Shops at The Place

A collection of 5 small spaces in Asheville, North Carolina, which focus on health and wellness. Includes a welcome center, book shop, fitness studio, therapy office, and juice bar.

Overall Concept

For this collaborative project, DECK Interiors aided The Shops at The Place to create a unifying spot to gather in the community of Asheville, North Carolina. The shops were intended to promote individual enrichment and growth as well as to foster a sense of togetherness within the area.


Health and wellness has become a major priority in today’s society with the newer generations finding more creative ways to engage their fitness and be the best version of themselves everyday. Asheville is a very active community and the ideal environment to encourage the urge for daily wellness.


This shopping center is structured to provide a variety of safe haven spots in the hopes that everyone can find their own domain of tranquility and belonging. The Shops at The Place would be continually growing and finding new ways to aid the community and bring citizens and visitors together that have the urge to better themselves and the environment.

Inspiration Photos

Overview

The heart of The Shops at The Place is The Welcome Place, to give guidance and information to the visitors and citizens of the community.

 

Alongside, is The Reading Place, where patrons can lounge in a cozy space with a good book, converse with like minded individuals, and strengthen their minds with knowledge.

 

Nearby, is The Balancing Place, which promotes physical activity to sharpen one's physique.

 

Adjacent, is The Healing Place, where licensed therapists can guide individuals to heal and better their emotional and mental health to create a better environment within themselves and the space around them.

 

Lastly, is The Healthy Place, which is a light-hearted and vibrant juice bar where patrons can fuel their bodies, unite with other members of the community, and enrich their souls from the inside out.

 

The shop's courtyard will be central to The Shops at The Place, to promote gathering and to take in the surreal nature aspect that Asheville provides. Public restrooms are forthcoming to the shops for patrons to use at their convenience.

The Welcome Place

The Welcome Place is the vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable heart of Asheville’s health and wellness shopping center.


Our design philosophy with this space was to cater to the diverse needs and aspirations of individuals on their unique health and wellness journeys, while fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement. The Welcome Place is a space where health, wellness, and community come together, providing a blueprint for a healthier, more vibrant, and connected Asheville.


Shown on the right are some of the finishes for the space, which includes birch wood slats, a terrazzo floor and a rainbow of accent paint colors. Each accent color corresponds with the other spaces throughout the shopping center, unifying the overall shopping experience as you enter.


The Welcome Place features a hexagonal layout with multiple seating areas surrounding a custom reception desk which is flanked by bespoke shelving to display pamphlets for the shopping center as well as community events.

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The Reading Place

The Reading Place envisions itself as a comforting and vibrant hub within the heart of The Shops at The Place. Our mission was to cater to individuals at every stage of their health and wellness journey by providing a thoughtfully designed, enriching space that not only offers a diverse selection of literature but also fosters a beacon of enlightenment, self-improvement, and community bonding.

 

Adhering to the vision and design principles, using natural wood tones and a color pallet specifically tethered to promote a sense of motivation and peace, we aimed to create a space that not only nurtures the minds of customers but also their overall well-being. Our commitment to providing a tranquil, inclusive, and inspiring environment ensured that we contributed to the overall mission of The Shops at The Place, fostering health and community in equal measure.


Here, you can see how we chose to use blue as the color for this space to create a tranquil environment for reading and enlightenment. Unique shelving, birch wood slats, arched windows, and bespoke reading nooks give customers the perfect opportunity to sit and immerse themselves while remaining consistent with the design of the rest of the shopping center.

The Balanced Place

The Balancing Place is dedicated to creating a serene and inclusive space where exercise and wellness meets in perfect harmony. Our mission for this space was to cater to the diverse needs of individuals seeking physical, mental, and spiritual vitality, while simultaneously nurturing a sense of belonging and connection within the Asheville community.

 

The Balanced Place aspires to be more than just an exercise studio; it’s a place for personal growth, community building, and the celebration of well-being.

 

Our design concept advocates for our patron’s sense of tranquility and awakening by incorporating earthy tones of woods and soft shades of pink throughout the space. Our vision is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment for individuals on their health and wellness journey, while also serving as a gathering point for the Asheville community to come together, flourish, and find their inner flow.

The Healing Place

At The Healing Place, our vision was to be a sanctuary for healing, personal growth, and community connection. We believe that everyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance, should have access to the tools and resources they need to live healthier, happier lives. Our therapy office is a reflection of this vision, offering a warm and welcoming environment where all are encouraged to explore their individual paths to wellness while simultaneously creating a strong, supportive community.

 

Our design concept embodies the aspiration to create a space that not only offers therapeutic services but also supports the flourishing of a diverse, interconnected, and resilient community, dedicated to the wellness of all.


Here you can see how the birch slats and pops of green and pink throughout this space create a dynamic and interesting environment that ties in with the other spaces within the shopping center.

The Healthy Place

The Healthy Place is a vibrant oasis nestled within the heart of the shopping center. Our vision for this space was to provide a haven for all individuals on their unique health and wellness journeys, while fostering a sense of unity and community. This juice bar is more than just a place to refuel with wholesome beverages; it is a gathering point where people can come together to share in their pursuit of well-being.

 

Our design concept aims to invigorate and motivate oneself through vibrant hues that enrich the soul. We envision our juice bar as an essential ingredient in the recipe for a thriving and healthy Asheville by partnering with local orchards and vineyards to serve only freshly harvested produce.


Here you can see how the vibrant pops of orange and green in combination with the birch wood slats create an energizing space full of life, while remaining aesthetically consistent with the rest of The Shops at The Place.

The Central Courtyard

Shown here, anchoring the entire shopping center is the central courtyard, which includes a community garden to promote health and togetherness. This courtyard acts as the central hub for all activity within the Shops at The Place.


The entrance to the shops is The Welcome Place, a white hexagonal building which aims to give guidance and information to the visitors and citizens of the community.


Unifying aesthetic elements throughout the shopping center include birch wood slats, arched silhouettes, iron accents, and a coordinated color palette with a specific accent color designated to each space.

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