For internet retailer Coolblue Dastro developed an actual store, in which Coolblue's more than thirteen internet stores merge. Customers can head there for the complete range of products (mainly consisting of laptops and telephones), personal advice, and customer services. Located in Groningen and Eindhoven (2008).
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Article from Instore, nr. 6/2008 (PDF)
For Subzero Dastro designed an impressive retail extravaganza, along Amsterdam's traditional thoroughfare Damrak, in which sneakers are presented against a glamourous backdrop, sporting exhuberant colour and lighting effects in an overall setting that is strongly reminiscent of a high tech night club.
Located in Amsterdam (2008).
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Article from Instore, nr. 5/2008 (PDF)...
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For Maggy's Mode's 400 square meter fashion store Dastro created a rather quirky interior. As a result of a refined choice of materials and a subtle use of different lighting effects the shop radiates warmth and femininity. Located in Spakenburg (2009).
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Article from Instore, nr. 2/2009 (PDF)...
Article from Textilia 28-08-2009 (PDF)...
Article from Shops Limited zomer 2009 (PDF)...
For M. Day Spa Dastro designed a beauty parlour based on the Laneche brand. By means of all natural materials a very comfortable wellness experience, including a sauna and a beach terrace, was created. Under construction in Nieuwerkerk aan de Ijssel (2009).
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For sneaker specialist retailers Subzero Dastro designed a second shop in the centre of Amsterdam that follows the night club concept. Expect the unexpected in this unconventional shop that is currently being realized on busy Koningsplein. Under construction in Amsterdam (2009).
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For Bloemig, a retailer specialing in flowers, plants, and creations, Dastro developed a new house style. The ever-changing gracefullness of delicate lines show what Bloemig stands for: a flowershop in Delft that excels in creativity.
Located in Delft (2009).
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For Evie Style Dastro has assisted in the development of an overall beauty care retail concept. The end result being a salon for skin, head and hair care, that contains a shop-in-shop outlet of exclusive cosmetics brand Shu Uemura. Located in Rotterdam (2008).
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For Ziengs Dastro designed a complete retail concept. This chain of shoe stores in the middle segment of the market stands out because it's unique identity and working method. This no doubt contributed to Ziengs winning this year's award for the best store chain (2008).
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Winner Best Store Chain Award 2009...
For FrontRunner sneaker and sportswear retailers Dastro designed a shop in the centre of The Hague. Three floors of sneakers, sportswear and fashion articles - amongst which an Adidas aswell as a Converse shop - styled in a modern and open way. Located in The Hague (2008).
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For - and in close cooperation with - a private customer Dastro has created the interior of a domestic house in Voorschoten. Each room is designed on the basis of it's own theme, giving rise to a mixture of ever-evolving moods and atmospheres. The result is a house that is comfortable to live in, yet manages to keep you enthralled by the many contrasts it offers. Work in progress in Voorschoten (2009).
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For Medizorg and Sanatheek Dastro designed the interior of the combined head offices, a two storey building of 3.000 meters square. Colourful horizontal beams in orange hues and vertical ones in shades of green add a to a warm and soothing atmosphere, totally befitting this particular company. Located in Houten (2009).
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For Frontrunner Dastro shaped their store on Demer, a bustling highstreet in Eindhoven's city center. Authentic details, such as stained glass windows and a monumental stair well, are incorporated in the current design. The shop houses Adidas as well as Converse shop-in-shops. Located in Eindhoven. (Opened April 2009)
Dastro has moved house into the heart of Rotterdam. Just off Weena, looking out across the tracks, the studio is located in dynamical surroundings that work very inspiring indeed. Feel free to make an appointement to come and see for yourself!
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Photo's of the redecorating process (up to 08 jJanuary 2009)...
In the El Escorial museum, just outside Madrid, you will find a stunning interior design drawing dating from the 16th century, signed by 'Dastro'. Is he to be considered one of the first genuine interior designers? He, in any case, gave rise to the name of our agency. (2007)
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January this year Dastro flew out to London, looking for budding trends, hypes, and buzzes in retail design. Ignoring the the well known flagship stores in the centre of the city, the attention was focused on the somewhat grittier, butyet far more inspiring shops a bit further afield. (2009)
FrontRunner's new house style was created by Opus Design (who share their offices with Dastro). A number of brainstorm and sketching stages produced a truely powerful logo with a score of possible applications. (April 2009)
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The first Dastro magazin has arrived! In it you will find, amongst others, a reportage on Maggy's Mode, an interview with Bas Behm, Dastrofose, register counters in Rotterdam, and an interview with the man behind Dastro. Only in Dutch (May 2009)
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In May of this year Dastro started a network group on LinkedIn dedicated to the subject of retail design. The group aims to add to the proces of professionalisation of our marvelously fascinating trade, by offering a platform for sharing our knowledge and experiences. Interested? Please join us via the link underneath. (2009)
Retail design on LinkedIn...