Portfolio - Sophia Neocleous

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Rimani Bella Hair Salon
(2014)-ccai
Rimani Bella hair salone was a 40sqm renovation
of an existing establishment where the design
team was challenged to create a new character
for the brand with main intentions the attraction
of new clients and the shops promotion. The
space was divided in two zones, the main
hair styling zone at the front of the store and the
coloring station at the back.
Upon entering the salon one sees the inclined
oak wooden ceiling. This custom made steel
structure host the directional lighting tubes as
well as the hanging mirrors. The right and left side
of the inclined ceiling were closed with black
perforated steel sheets. In parallel line with the
ceiling structure small gabs were made in order
for hidden lighting strips to illuminate the space
in multiple colors.
The reception was made out of the remaining
ceiling pieces, in combination with white
lacquered MDF wood as well as grey mirrors.
Walking farther into the salon a thin orthogonal
mirror frames the entrance to the secondary
area where the hair preparation for styling is
happening. A colorful cosmetic show case
furniture marks the transition area were another
show case made of steel sheets is hiding within
the depth of the room. A small color preparation
counter is placed behind the hair washing station
assisting the stylist in their client’s preparation.
The floor was maintained simple in light grey
concrete floor and a colored picture was
selected and printed as the main wall paper
for the preparation room. As the times pass the
whole space is transformed from day to night
with multiple lights maintaining the visual interest
for the users as well as the passers.