FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS -DESIGN STANDARDS

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS · DESIGN STANDARDS
PUBLIC AREAS
4. RETAIL
4.1. Retail Shops
The design of these units, their lighting and the stores in general must reflect the same
quality level as the other public areas of the hotel. The retail shops are another area
where the hotel can set itself ahead of the competition and the same quality level, as the
premiere “designer” stores is essential.
The use of display windows and vitrines should be maximised complete with special
display lighting. Provide only one entry/exit per store.
A combination of built-in and freestanding display units are required.
Locate the following features in an area that has clear view of all parts of the store, but
away from the main entrance:
a) Adequate counter space for wrapping
b) Jewellery display area incorporating glass top
c) Concealed lighting
d) Display shelves on full extension glides
e) Down lighting at cash register and counter
f) Power for jewellery display lighting
g) Duplex (UPS) outlet
h) Computer cable connection
i) Two telephone outlets
j) Duplex electrical outlets.
A changing area (approximately 15 ft 2 – 1.4 m 2 ) is required in each clothing store.
Brightly light, full-length mirror, small bench, two robe hooks and small hook for
shoehorn.
Storage drawers should be on full extension, heavy duty glides with proper pull
hardware commensurate with weight and size of drawer.
Typically glass shelving is better than solid shelving as it has a brighter look and gives a
more open display. Solid, sloping shelving however, is fine for newspapers and
magazines.
All shelving should be adjustable with continuous, recessed support track for full height
of display units.
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