Irvine Company’s Commitment to Design
One of the great things about doing business at an Irvine Company Retail Property is the commitment to a strong design philosophy.
Designing for a retail shopping center is an exciting process. The master architect for the center designs a shell or framework, for the building – and must anticipate the marriage of the Storefront Expressions of the myriad of Tenants the shell will host during the lifetime of the building.
Knowing the building design is only half complete until the Tenant Storefront Expressions are designed and implemented; the Irvine Company has created a classic and timeless building envelope. Our base building architecture will define the sense of place within the shopping center as a whole, while still allowing the Storefront Expressions the freedom and identity needed to differentiate each business from its neighbors’.
At an Irvine Company Retail Property, we strive to deliver a design that creates a shopping experience that is second to none.
The philosophy that permeates the design of our retail centers draws from the philosophy of the 16th century master architect Andrea Palladio. This design approach demands perfect geometry, form, balance, and symmetry. While all our retail centers are not “Palladian” in style, the principles inform every design detail at our properties.
One of the main advantages of this design approach is it creates classic architecture. All Irvine Company retail centers maintain a timeless “feel” – and yet maintain an ease of elegance that is never out of fashion. While our competitors are constantly looking to reinvent dated retail centers, the Irvine Company’s classic style is always relevant.
Leasing space within an Irvine Company Retail Property is sharing a commitment to design. Storefront Expressions should be harmonious to the center, flow seamlessly from leased premises to common area, and tell a compelling story that entices customers to cross storefront thresholds and shop.
This guide is meant to help you in your design journey with the Irvine Company.