Retro Hair Salon
location 360 Mall, Kuwait
photographs by Nelson Garrido
project year 2014
Retro Salon, located in 360 Mall, is prestigious in design and divided into two areas: Retro Hair Lounge & Retro Nail Lounge. Both spaces are situated across from one another and remotely carry a similar design language.

A small space hidden under the shopping malls stairwell lies Retro Hair Lounge. ArchJS aimed to consume the maximum amount of space for this Hair Salon by using the highest possible ceiling levels and implementing innovative materials to the design. A wall display consisting of slanted copper and bronze steel sheets with back lit panels adds depth to the space while providing a sense of outlet. Further selected Materials such as back painted glass, black mirror, travertine stone and oak wood help in creating an urban yet glamourized environment. The Hair Lounge consists of a reception area, four custom-made styling stations, a washing area, and a retail area.

The 1960's inspired Retro Nail Lounge, contains a similar material template and design language to the Hair Lounge. It consists of six custom-designed manicure & pedicure units, along with a manicure area, a drying area, a retail display area and a non-retail area dedicated for staff usage. Retro Nail Lounge pays attention to the smallest of details allowing it to be sleek and sophisticated in design.