
September 7-9, 2011 At the GDI, a Swiss think tank "She'll pay for what she wants when it's stunningly delivered." Wendy Liebmann, WSL Strategic Retail "They might not know it but all companies are software companies - software is the driver," Dr David Bosshart, GDI Retail challenges were widely explored at the 61st Retail Summit at the GDI just outside Zurich. Barriscale participated and came away hugely inspired. http://www.gdi.ch	September 7, 2011 Refreshing Swisscom While in Zurich, we dropped into Swisscom's Zurich flagship, a warm, welcoming environment that's intentionally anti-tech. Customers are reportedly happier with the experience - and may even enjoy an espresso while waiting.	June 15, 2011 Two years and counting! In June we celebrate two years in our new studio in picturesque Sausalito, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Close to one of the area's yacht marinas, a short walk to the beach, even closer to the acclaimed La Garage restaurant - these are just some of the things that fuel creative energy here at Barriscale Design Studio and provide a welcoming place for clients from around the world. Visitors welcome!


June 7, 2011 Californian-style for Tianjin Warner Garden, China Barriscale Design Studio will design the retail and restaurant arcade at Tianjin Warner Garden, a large-scale residential development in Tianjin, near Beijing. The street level arcade will connect three of the development's residential towers and will offer residents and local Tianjin customers a variety of high-end shops and restaurants. Construction is underway on the development for occupation in early 2012. Press Release	May 2, 2011 Sonja Haviland Barriscale Design Studio is very pleased to announce the promotion of Sonja Haviland to Senior Designer. Among her accomplishments at Barriscale, Haviland counts design projects with MGM Grand, Royal Avenue in Doha, Qatar and the Incheon and Yeongdeungpo stores for South Koreas Shinsegae Department Stores.	April 19 2011 Bigger store and new look for Shinsegae Incheon department store South Korea's largest retailer and high-end department store chain, Shinsegae, this month celebrates its newly renovated and expanded Incheon branch in Seoul. Barriscale Design Studio is responsible for the interior design of seven floors, embracing retail and restaurant space. Three new retail floors were added to the store, plus a 7-storey parking garage. Press Release


March 30, 2011 The emerging Riviera Arabia With active projects at the Pearl-Qatar, Barriscale Design Studio is watching with interest as the development grows into a reality. Emerging as the "Riviera Arabia", the development, constructed on a man-made island and the Middle East's most glamorous address, covering 400 hectares of reclaimed land, is Qatar's first international urban development venture. http://www.thepearlqatar.com/	March 10, 2011 Snapshop of a visit to China On a recent trip to Beijing, Scott Butcher, Barriscale's Director of Project Management & Store Design, was impressed by some of the sights. "The juxtaposition of old and new is mind boggling. Take the new opera house shown in the photo: it directly faces the ancient Forbidden City. It's a huge contrast!"	February 5, 2011 Ten Years Ago.... LeSportsac - environments by Christopher Barriscale "Whether the company's success can be attributed to the feng shui consultant who confirmed that the design plan was very compatible, the rediscovery of this product by trendy young hipsters, or just the quality of a well-made bag expertly combining form and function, LeSportsac's sky rocketing business can no doubt be in part accredited to the refreshing new store and LeSportsac headquarters and showroom." Contract Design magazine


January 10, 2011 A year on for Shinsegae Yeongdeungpo When it re-opened in November 2009 after a major renovation, sales at Shinsegae Youngdeungpo were the largest recorded on any single day for the entire company. A year on and the department store still performs beyond expectation. Shinsegae is South Korea's largest retailer and high-end department store chain. Barriscale Design Studio designed the interior of the 380,000 sq ft renovation over 17 retail floors.	November 20, 2010 Did you know? Korea's first department store opened in Seoul in 1930. Shinsegae took over the site in 1963 and today the majestic building is a paradise for shoppers of luxury goods and part of the Shinsegae Main Store.