AEROMARKET is conceived as a contemporary airport marketplace that merges efficiency of transit retail with the warmth of a local neighborhood store. The design creates a strong visual identity through a continuous wood-slat envelope and a luminous central feature that anchors the interior. The architectural language emphasizes fluid circulation, clear visibility of products, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers with limited time. The project aims to transform the usual duty‑free experience into a more human, urban and approachable environment, strongly connected to the natural character of Los Cabos.
The concept is structured around a circular core that operates as both focal point and orientation device, surrounded by flexible perimeter shelving and mobile gondolas. This central gesture reinforces the brand while organizing flows, guiding customers intuitively from entrance to checkout and back to the boarding gates.
The store opens completely to the concourse with a wide, unobstructed façade, eliminating physical barriers and inviting spontaneous entry. The linear frontage maximizes exposure to passenger flows while the overhead wood lattice and illuminated signage define a clear threshold without enclosing the space.
Inside, the floor plan is planned as a perimeter ring of fixed shelving and refrigerated walls, complemented by radial display islands. The circular cash desk in the center allows 360‑degree visibility and quick access from all sides, reducing queuing conflicts. Freestanding gondolas are deliberately kept at a medium height to maintain clear sightlines across the store and to the departure hall beyond, enhancing a sense of openness and security.
The material palette is based on light-toned wood, black metal accents and green brand elements, generating a fresh and natural aesthetic. Vertical wooden slats articulate the façade band and the suspended central ring, lending rhythm and texture while visually unifying the different zones. Their warm tone contrasts with the neutral white ceiling and polished floor, producing a calm backdrop for the colorful product display.
Green panels and signage introduce a direct visual association with vegetation and local landscapes, supported by large-format photographic graphics of nature along the perimeter walls. Black profiles, track lighting and shelving frames provide a precise, technical counterpoint to the softer wood, reinforcing an image of order and reliability expected in an airport environment.
The lighting strategy combines uniform ambient illumination with targeted accent lighting on merchandise and architectural features. Recessed downlights deliver a homogeneous base level, minimizing glare for travelers entering from the brighter terminal. Adjustable track fixtures along the perimeter emphasize vertical product faces, improving legibility and encouraging impulse purchases.
The central circular canopy integrates indirect LED light with a subtle green hue, highlighting the brand and generating a distinctive landmark visible from a distance. Pendant fixtures descending from this ring bring the scale down over the cashier area, creating a more intimate atmosphere within the otherwise open plan.
Display furniture is modular and predominantly rectilinear, with soft curved corners on gondolas and counters to ease pedestrian movement and avoid impact points in high‑traffic conditions. Category zoning is clearly identified through overhead signage bands, while the flexibility of mobile gondolas allows seasonal reconfiguration or adaptation to changing passenger profiles.
The central counter is designed as a layered display surface that integrates impulse items with payment functions, maximizing last‑minute sales without obstructing circulation. Refrigerated walls, souvenir areas and regional product sections are organized to encourage discovery yet remain fully legible at a glance, essential for time‑constrained users.
Sustainability is addressed through the selection of durable, low‑maintenance finishes and efficient lighting systems. LED technology with controlled color temperature reduces energy consumption, while the open storefront relies on the ambient conditioning of the terminal, minimizing the need for additional HVAC partitioning. The use of wood from certified sources and high‑resistance composite surfaces extends lifecycle and reduces replacement frequency.
Environmental graphics and the green‑wood palette subtly reference the desert‑oasis landscape of San José del Cabo, strengthening a sense of place within the global context of an airport. By combining long‑lasting materials, adaptable display systems and energy‑efficient equipment, AEROMARKET positions itself as a contemporary, responsible retail environment that reflects both the dynamism of travel and the natural character of Baja California Sur.
AEROMARKET is conceived as a contemporary airport marketplace that merges efficiency of transit retail with the warmth of a local neighborhood store. The design creates a strong visual identity through a continuous wood-slat envelope and a luminous central feature that anchors the interior. The architectural language emphasizes fluid circulation, clear visibility of products, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers with limited time. The project aims to transform the usual duty‑free experience into a more human, urban and approachable environment, strongly connected to the natural character of Los Cabos.
The concept is structured around a circular core that operates as both focal point and orientation device, surrounded by flexible perimeter shelving and mobile gondolas. This central gesture reinforces the brand while organizing flows, guiding customers intuitively from entrance to checkout and back to the boarding gates.
The store opens completely to the concourse with a wide, unobstructed façade, eliminating physical barriers and inviting spontaneous entry. The linear frontage maximizes exposure to passenger flows while the overhead wood lattice and illuminated signage define a clear threshold without enclosing the space.
Inside, the floor plan is planned as a perimeter ring of fixed shelving and refrigerated walls, complemented by radial display islands. The circular cash desk in the center allows 360‑degree visibility and quick access from all sides, reducing queuing conflicts. Freestanding gondolas are deliberately kept at a medium height to maintain clear sightlines across the store and to the departure hall beyond, enhancing a sense of openness and security.
The material palette is based on light-toned wood, black metal accents and green brand elements, generating a fresh and natural aesthetic. Vertical wooden slats articulate the façade band and the suspended central ring, lending rhythm and texture while visually unifying the different zones. Their warm tone contrasts with the neutral white ceiling and polished floor, producing a calm backdrop for the colorful product display.
Green panels and signage introduce a direct visual association with vegetation and local landscapes, supported by large-format photographic graphics of nature along the perimeter walls. Black profiles, track lighting and shelving frames provide a precise, technical counterpoint to the softer wood, reinforcing an image of order and reliability expected in an airport environment.
The lighting strategy combines uniform ambient illumination with targeted accent lighting on merchandise and architectural features. Recessed downlights deliver a homogeneous base level, minimizing glare for travelers entering from the brighter terminal. Adjustable track fixtures along the perimeter emphasize vertical product faces, improving legibility and encouraging impulse purchases.
The central circular canopy integrates indirect LED light with a subtle green hue, highlighting the brand and generating a distinctive landmark visible from a distance. Pendant fixtures descending from this ring bring the scale down over the cashier area, creating a more intimate atmosphere within the otherwise open plan.
Display furniture is modular and predominantly rectilinear, with soft curved corners on gondolas and counters to ease pedestrian movement and avoid impact points in high‑traffic conditions. Category zoning is clearly identified through overhead signage bands, while the flexibility of mobile gondolas allows seasonal reconfiguration or adaptation to changing passenger profiles.
The central counter is designed as a layered display surface that integrates impulse items with payment functions, maximizing last‑minute sales without obstructing circulation. Refrigerated walls, souvenir areas and regional product sections are organized to encourage discovery yet remain fully legible at a glance, essential for time‑constrained users.
Sustainability is addressed through the selection of durable, low‑maintenance finishes and efficient lighting systems. LED technology with controlled color temperature reduces energy consumption, while the open storefront relies on the ambient conditioning of the terminal, minimizing the need for additional HVAC partitioning. The use of wood from certified sources and high‑resistance composite surfaces extends lifecycle and reduces replacement frequency.
Environmental graphics and the green‑wood palette subtly reference the desert‑oasis landscape of San José del Cabo, strengthening a sense of place within the global context of an airport. By combining long‑lasting materials, adaptable display systems and energy‑efficient equipment, AEROMARKET positions itself as a contemporary, responsible retail environment that reflects both the dynamism of travel and the natural character of Baja California Sur.
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Bac de Roda 136
08020, Barcelona
Spain
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Av. de Buendía 11
19005 Guadalajara (Madrid)
Spain
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373 Hazel Ave, Apt A1
60022, Glencoe, Illinois
United States