Try GOLD - Free
A WHIMSICAL ESCAPE
Commercial Design
|August 2024
Papa Don't Preach store in Mumbai, designed by DesignHex, is an enchanting retail store design that merges imagination and innovation, featuring a seamless integration of form, function, and a harmonious blend of materials
Nestled in Mumbai's prestigious Kala Ghoda district, the Papa Don't Preach retail store design by DesignHex offers a whimsical escape into a fairytale realm. This boutique, a creation of Shimona Bhansali, showcases the magic of storytelling and whimsy, enchanting all who enter. The moment visitors step inside, they are transported into a world of dreams and fantasies, making every visit a unique experience. The design is intended to evoke a sense of wonder and delight, captivating the imagination of every visitor.
RETAIL STORE DESIGN VISION AND INSPIRATION
The client envisioned a retail store. design inspired by the enchanting worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, beloved fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk, and the whimsical adventures of Alice in Wonderland. Shimona Bhansali masterfully translated this vision into reality through meticulous attention to detail.
Every element of the design was carefully chosen to reflect the fantastical themes. The lavender facade adorned with intricate heart-shaped embroidery sets the tone for the magical journey that awaits inside. This facade not only captures attention but also invites curiosity and excitement, drawing people into a world where imagination reigns supreme.
DESIGN THEME: FANTASY FAIRYTALE 
This story is from the August 2024 edition of Commercial Design.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Commercial Design
Commercial Design
BEYOND SELECTION
A look into how FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) is an essential layer that determines how a space is ultimately experienced.
2 mins
May 2026
Commercial Design
GREEN BY DESIGN, SUSTAINABLE BY MANAGEMENT
The growing role of FM in the cities of the future
4 mins
May 2026
Commercial Design
WHERE LIGHT, MATERIAL, AND MOVEMENT SHAPE A REFINED WORKPLACE
L'Oréal Regional Office in Kolkata, is a nuanced workspace by groupDCA that balances daylight, adaptability, and sensory comfort with quiet sophistication
3 mins
May 2026
Commercial Design
WHY RISK MANAGEMENT IS NOW CORE TO MODERN FM
From emergency preparedness to business continuity, facility management teams are now playing a bigger role in protecting assets, people and performance.
3 mins
May 2026
Commercial Design
THE END OF INTENT; THE START OF ACCOUNTABILITY
P. Gopala Krishnan, Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Middle East, GBCI, explains how green buildings are moving from ambition to measurable, accountable performance as climate pressures intensify.
10 mins
May 2026
Commercial Design
Alphabet Inc. eyes massive Bengaluru expansion with 2.4 mn sft. campus
India's position in the global technology map is entering a new phase, and Alphabet Inc. is placing a decisive bet on it.
1 min
May 2026
Commercial Design
RMZ Corp and Signature Global launch mega 3.9 mn sq ft Gurugram project
In a market increasingly defined by caution, scale is making a comeback.
1 min
May 2026
Commercial Design
INTEGRATION IS NON-NEGOTIABLE
At the Smart Office Summit Mumbai 2026, industry leaders made one thing clear, highperforming workplaces are no longer built in silos, but through early, uncompromising integration across design, technology, and operations
7 mins
May 2026
Commercial Design
The Art of Durable and Beautiful Facades
The façade of a structure is called the “face” of the building; however, it is so much more than just an outer skin.
4 mins
May 2026
Commercial Design
GEOMETRY IN MOTION
A play of depth and perforation shapes Vornoid, where Studio Ardete presents a workplace shaped by shifting light, shadow, and perspective.
4 mins
May 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size