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Earth Interior Architects designs a fun and
quirky store for Caves Toys & Hobbies,
their second store, in the recently renovated
Blueberry Square in Honeydew, Johannesburg.

Earth Interior Architects worked close-
ly with the Caves team to re-imagine
the toy stores look for this destination
space.

Candice Brophy, creative director of
Earth Interior Architects says “We
wanted to create a fun and bright space
with interesting design elements that
caught both the attention of parents and
children alike. We also added retail expe-
rience elements to keep customers in the
We, at Surface Studio, how do we operate? store for longer such as the Lego play area,
understand the high We believe in building strong relation- more to love... a ball pit for the babies. My personal favor-
design demand on ships with our customers, driving sus- ite is the Lego chandelier”
professionals to create tainable value through collaboration, Keeping the floor a neutral seamless
partnerships and acknowledging sheer
unique, bespoke, design excellence. As beautiful as it is durable, our NEW screed makes the colored Lego shapes Another drawcard for the store is the The Lego wall with building pit is the
and more importantly anti-fingerprint laminate, Zeromark. in resin shine. Making the ceiling ex- fun family bathroom, complete with most memorable element within the
Features a soft-to-the-touch, super
functional spaces. matte finish and has a built-in antimi- posed creates more volume, this was a kid-size toilet and basin. Blue and space, with its large wall of Lego, build-
crobial surface protection. With incred- painted black so that the floating yellow Perspex mobiles dance on the ing tables and built-in TV creating a
real moment of wow. Followed closely
We offer a comprehensive range of ible surface technology, the surface of- clouds stood out as a fun design ele- ceiling, with fun line drawing wallpaper by the beautiful Lego chandelier, made
decorating the walls. A mommy bear
products and solutions that compli- leave your mark fers extra strength against scratches, ment. Shelves are white with a beautiful and baby bear picture hangs above from thousands of individually hung
ment a myriad of applications and bring is easy to clean and is health friendly wood laminate*** to bring warmth and each toilet adding a quirky element. Lego pieces.
resolve to any design challenge. Surface when in contact with food. character to the shelves and gondolas.
Studio and its’ entire product offering Earth Interior Architects delivers cut-
is supported by global partners who From that first idea, that first draft, Caves is a store where not only chil- ting-edge retail design, with top-qual-
understand the importance of sustain- that first design image, the Infinito™ dren, but also their parents and guard- ity finishes and unique and memorable
ability and the protection of the envi- collection is here for you. The Infinito™ ians feel immersed in toys while enjoy- flagship experiences.
ronment. High Pressure Laminates (HPL) are as innovate your world ing a fun retail experience.
what makes us different? beautiful as they are durable, mean- A well-designed floor plan allows a Contact details:
Our founders have vast experience and ing your interiors will look the same in gentle flow through the store with im- Earth Interior Architects
Candice Brophy
technical expertise in the decorative years to come. The HPL laminate col- Hanex Solid Surfacing - the most versa- pulse buys at the till area. Placing the candice@earthinteriors.co.za
surfacing industry, coupled with many lection offers more than 115 trendy co- tile & expressive surfacing material for Lego wall and building pit at the back www.earthinteriors.co.za
years of relationships with various Cor- lours, which include authentic looking interior design and architecture. of the store draws customers through
porates entities. Honesty and integrity woodgrains, stones and other patterns A product that will meet any design the store allowing them to see more of *** Infinito Sand Pine Laminate 3025,
are important corner stones of Surface which are combined with innovative challenge. It is a synthetic materi- what toys are on offer. supplied by Surface Studio
Studio, and as such, we strive for cus- textures and finishes to transform any al – born of human imagination and
tomer service excellence and fair mar- exploration – and the result, a reflec- The colour palette is muted and calm Special Acknowledgements :
a. “Great Teamwork” Project
ket related pricing. interior.
tion upon the demands of design. In so that the toys are the items on show Managed by Greg Woolfsen,
PoP Designs. https://popdesigns.co.za
Infinito™ Compact Pressure Laminates a world of changing environments, adding colour and character once the b. “Lego Chandelier” Made by
store is merchandised thereby ensuring
(CGS) - versatile, practical, and beauti- fashions and modes of communica- it does not become too busy and over- Steven Pikus
ful. CGS are structural, two-sided lam- tion, the invitation to designers and whelming. c. “Resin Shapes” Done by Krijnauw
d. Dejan, Bespoke Shopfitting
inates that provides endless creative architects is to transform this limit-
less product into a meaningful work of
possibilities for fixtures and furniture form and function. Hanex solid sur-
in commercial, institutional & hospitali- facing is a non-porous material and is
ty settings. Infinito™ Compacts has high solid throughout its entire thickness
strength, impact, water and humidity and can be fabricated with inconspic- leave your mark innovate your world more to love...
resistance and can be routed to create uous seams, rendering its surface very 087 149 1585 enquiries@surfacestudio.co.za www.surfacestudio.co.za
different shapes and forms. hygienic.