Addicted-To-Retail: Achilles, Boston
The Achilles Project is an innovative mix of retail boutique, bar/restaurant/lounge and art gallery located in the Fort Point Channel District of Boston.
Instead of compartmentalizing different programs in a deep but narrow space, 3SIX0 developed a design solution which allows different activities to overlap.
Inspired by the strength of the concrete and steel industrial shell, we designed a system of 28 glass / steel merchandise cases which ride on a series of steel rails mounted to the ceiling. The cases roll open during retail hours and agglomerate into clustered vaults at night; transforming the retail space into an extension of the bar and lounge area beyond.
The Chef needed flexibility in table sizes for his small / medium / large / extra-large menu. 3SIX0 recognized the challenge of grouping small tables into larger ones with the unevenness of the existing floor and conceived of grouping the two-tops along rail supports–creating flush and level tables that are sized to fit seating from 2 -18 people. The overall result is an experience of simplicity in flexibility.
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