Store Planning / Design: History, Theory, Process

xiii, 250 pp. 11 1/4 x 8 3/4. Color and black & white photographs, black & white store plans. An indispensable guide for architectural or design firms working with clients on large commercial spaces. A pioneer in store planning, with over 40 years of experience, provides an overview of the industry's development. The author reveals the theory and elements of store design which are supplemented by extensive photographs, plans and sketches. He also describes the relationship between client and designer through personal anecdotes. Includes definitions of store planning terms and a substantial bibliography.